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BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science

University of Portsmouth ( Navitas ), United Kingdom
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Course Overview

After the course, you'll be eligible to apply for chartered membership of the BPS on a graduate basis (GBC). This is the first step to becoming a chartered sport and exercise psychologist or HCPC registered practitioner psychologist. What jobs can you do with a Sports and Exercise Psychology degree? After the course, other roles you can do include sport and exercise, scientist management roles in national governing bodies teaching/lecturer researcher/scientist health promotion worker. When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry. As you advance in your career, you can get help, advice, and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service.

But not just elite sportspeople will benefit from your knowledge and skills. Become a passionate advocate for sports science's essential role in society as you uncover ways everyone can use physical activity to boost their health and well-being.

General Eligibility

Typical offers

  • A level – ABB–BBB

  • UCAS points – 120-128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, with 32 points from a Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, PE, Physics, Psychology or Sports Science and the Active Leisure Industry or Sports Studies)

  • BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDM

  • International Baccalaureate – 26

  • T levels – Merit

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules

  • Introduction to Sport and Exercise Biomechanics

  • Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology

  • Introduction To Sport And Exercise Psychology

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • Advanced Exercise Physiology

  • Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise

  • Preparing Research Innovation or Enterprise Projects

  • Psychology of Sport and Exercise

Optional modules

  • Exercise in Different Environments

  • Nutrition For Sports Exercise And Health

  • Physical Activity and Exercise for Healthy Ageing

  • Principles of Performance Analysis

  • Principles of Skill Acquisition

  • Strength and Conditioning for Sport Exercise and Health

  • Modern Foreign Language (Institute-Wide Language Programme)

3 Year 3

Core modules

  • Project

Optional modules

  • Advanced Sports Nutrition

  • Advanced Strength and Conditioning

  • Applications of Exercise Physiology

  • Applications of Sport and Exercise Psychology

  • Applied Skill Acquisition

  • Biomechanics in Practice

  • Biopsychosocial Approaches to Physical Activity and Health Promotion

  • Environmental Physiology

  • Introduction to Teaching

  • Professional Development

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

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