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BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Learn how to support athletes in maximizing their performance with UWS's BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science program. This program focuses on the science behind high-performance sport. The teaching on the programme is research-led and promotes both health and performance elements of sport and exercise science. Lab-based and practical tuition and assessments are a key feature of this programme and will develop your hands-on skills and sport and exercise knowledge.

General Eligibility

Our Minimum Entry Requirements are applicable to those applicants who have not had an equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic ability at school or college and are known as ‘widening access’ applicants. We also sometimes refer to this type of applicant as receiving a ‘contextual’ offer. We may be able to provide you with a contextual offer if you fall into one of the categories below:

  • You have been in care (care-experienced/care-leaver)

  • You are a young carer

  • government-recognizedecognised asylum or refugee status

  • You are estranged from your family or guardians

  • You live in a SIMD decile 1-4 (SIMD20/40)* Scottish postcode area

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

In Year 1 you will develop a basic understanding of Sport Development, Sport Coaching and Sport and Exercise Science. Subjects include: Introduction to Sport Coaching, Academic Skills for Sport and Exercise and Introduction to Sport Science.

LEARNING AND TEACHING:

Scheduled learning: 22%

Independent study: 78%

ASSESSMENT:

Practical: 22%

Coursework: 78%

2 Year 2

In Year 2 you will develop your understanding of specific areas of sport and exercise science. Subjects include: Principles of Sport and Exercise Physiology, Skill Acquisition and Sport and Exercise Nutrition.

LEARNING AND TEACHING:

Scheduled learning: 24%

Independent study:76%

ASSESSMENT:

Written: 15%

Practical: 65%

Coursework: 20%

3 Year 3

In Year 3 you will study Measurement in Sport and Exercise Science, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology and Strength and Conditioning Theory and Practice. Optional modules are available in biomechanics, psychology, strength and conditioning etc. You will also complete a module on Research Methods which will prepare you for Year 4.

LEARNING AND TEACHING:

Scheduled learning: 77%

Independent study: 23%

ASSESSMENT:

Written: 27%

Practical: 23%

Coursework: 50%

4 Year 4

In year 4 you will focus on Exercise and Special Populations, Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology, Injury in Sport and Exercise. Optional modules are available in biomechanics, psychology, strength and conditioning etc. You will also complete a dissertation on a topic of your choice.

LEARNING AND TEACHING:

Scheduled learning: 85%

Independent study: 15%

ASSESSMENT:

Written: 17%

Practical: 25%

Coursework: 58%

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5.

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