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BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences

University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Understand the science of human performance in sport and exercise. You can choose one or a mix of three specialist pathways €“ sports performance, exercise and health, and nutrition. All three include the study of biomechanics, physiology, and psychology. Key themes include exploring the bodys physiological adaptation to exercise, understanding the mechanics of movement and how they influence performance and examining the psychological aspects of performance and health.

General Eligibility

104 – 120 UCAS tariff points, BCC – BBB at A levels, MMM – DDM at BTEC, or a Merit in your T-Level.

English Language or Literature and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

All students must complete these modules:

  • Scientific Enquiry

  • Fundamentals of Human Physiology

  • Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology

  • Functional Anatomy of Sport and Exercise

  • Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Biomechanics

  • Professional Skills and New Technologies in Sport and Exercise

2 Year 2

All students must complete these modules:

  • Research Design & Analysis

  • Physiological Responses to Sport and Exercise

  • Concepts and Applications of Sport and Exercise Psychology

  • Applied Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise Contexts

  • Applied Nutrition for Sport and Exercise

You can choose from the following modules:

  • Performance Analysis

  • Exercise for Special Populations

  • Sports Injuries

  • Programme Design and Coaching for Sport and Exercise

3 Year 3

All students must complete these modules:

  • Application of Sport & Exercise Sciences

  • Independent Project (Science)

You can choose from the following modules:

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation

  • Applied Sport & Exercise Physiology

  • Applied Sport Psychology

  • Sport & Exercise Biomechanics

  • Nutrition for Sports Performance

  • Sport Performance in Extreme Environments

  • Dietetics, Exercise & Health

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences Level 6 Placement

  • Testing and Monitoring for High Performance Sport

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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