BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science with Foundation Year

A four-year route that begins with a foundation year to build academic skills and subject knowledge, then continues into the full Sport & Exercise Science degree. Applies physiology, biomechanics and psychology to sport, exercise and health, with applied practice, sports technology and real-world problem solving. Careers: Sports scientist, strength and conditioning, exercise and health practitioner, performance analyst.

Foundation Year: Behaviour, Body and Biology; Practical Studies in Physical Activity, Sport and Exercise; Interdisciplinary Communication Skills; The Big Question; Student Success Modules

Year 1: Becoming a Sport and Exercise Scientist; Human Body Science; The Forces at Play and their Implications for Human Motion; Sport and Physical Activity in the Social World; Student Success Modules

Year 2: Understanding Applied Practices; The Highs, Lows and Realities of Sport and Physical Activity; Employability Modules; Interdisciplinary Modules

Year 3: Tackling Real-World Challenges in Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity; Technology in Sport and Physical Activity; Applied Study in Sport, Exercise and Physical Education; Enhancing Sport Performance (optional); Health Across the Lifespan (optional); Sport and Physical Activity in the Community (optional); Data Driven Coaching and Performance Analysis (optional); Learning Experiences in Outdoor Environments (optional); Teaching Physical Education and Sport (optional)