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BSc (Hons) Science of Sport Performance

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Whether you want to pursue a career in high-performance sport as a performance analyst, strength and conditioning coach, performance lifestyle coordinator, or one of the many other professional roles aligned to sport and exercise science, the flexible and interdisciplinary nature of this degree will enable you to take your career in a number of directions. You could also choose to progress your expertise with a master's program in an aligned discipline, such as physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, or strength and conditioning.

Performance analyst

Performance lifestyle advisor

Strength and conditioning coach

Sports and exercise scientist

We are committed to ensuring that the opportunity to experience an education here at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us to study for your undergraduate degree, you may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary.

Bursaries are usually awarded depending on household income, whilst scholarships are available for a number of areas and are based on sporting or academic excellence.

Our Beckett Careers Team will support you with all aspects of your career planning, throughout university and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a part-time job or want to gain experience alongside your studies, need help preparing an application, or exploring graduate job options, we can provide expert support every step of the way!

Throughout your university journey and up to five years after you graduate you'll have access to a broad range of support and tools to help you with:

Getting ready to apply for jobs

Working on your CV

Preparing for an interview

Applying for graduate vacancies or placements

Connecting with employers and organizations

General Eligibility

GCSEs

GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2, and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass overall with 112-128 UCAS tariff points in a relevant subject.

T Levels

Pass overall with 112-128 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core, in a relevant subject.

Scottish Awards

112-128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above and should include at least one science subject.

Irish Leaving Certificate

112-128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at a higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above and should include at least one science subject.

International baccalaureate

112-128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above and should include at least one science subject.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Human Movement

  • Psychophysiological Responses to Exercise for Performance

  • Nutrition & Biochemistry for Sport & Exercise

  • Young Athlete Development

  • Profiling Sport Performance

  • Personal, Professional & Academic Development in Sport Performance

2 Year 2
  • Biomechanics & Performance Analysis

  • Psychosocial Development for Elite Sport Performance

  • Food & Nutrition for Health, Sport & Exercise

  • The Developing Strength & Conditioning Coach

  • Science of Physiological Adaptations

  • Employability in Sport Performance

3 Year 3
  • Adapting Performance Environments

  • Analysing Sport Performance

  • Final Year Project

Option modules may include

  • The Advanced Strength & Conditioning Coach

  • The Performance Analyst

  • The Performance Lifestyle Advisor

  • Applied Physiology of Sport Performance

  • Applied Sport Psychology

  • Neuromuscular Aspects of Skilled Performance

  • Creating Positive Performance Environments

  • Sport Governance

  • Performance Nutrition

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Additional Information

This course is available: 6 years (part-time)

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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