Course Overview

Sport and Exercise Science (SES) is a single honors course that provides students with an excellent combination of research-based theoretical knowledge supported by the development of practical skills to help prepare students for employment in both the field of Sport and Exercise Science and other careers.

In the National Student Survey (2022) 100% of our students were satisfied with the course and according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey data, completed 15 months after graduation,100% of our students are employed or are furthering their studies with higher qualifications. Worcester has a proven record of excellence in the field of sport and exercise science and this course will interest students with an enthusiasm for the science behind sport, exercise, and health. Accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) and taught by experts who are both research activities and practice working in the field, the course provides an insight into the scientific study of sport, with strong links to theoretical concepts and applied practice across a range of relevant environments and populations. These include working with elite, youth athletes and para-athletes, older / aging adults, and clinical populations such as cardiac rehab, exercise prescription, and extreme environments.

You will study the 3 key science discipline areas of Psychology, Physiology, and Biomechanics with opportunities to focus on other discipline areas including Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, and Performance analysis. There is a strong employability thread to the modules at all levels which cumulate in a final year work-based learning opportunity. We are confident that this focus on employability is linked to our exceptional employability statistics. The course includes theoretical, practical, and vocational elements and students will experience a range of teaching environments and benefit from a variety of assessment methods. The School of Sport and Exercise Science has links with universities throughout Europe, China, Japan, the USA, New Zealand, and Australia and you will have the opportunity to study for one semester abroad.

General Eligibility

104 UCAS Tariff points (for example, BCC at A Level), and GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• Apprentices whose first language is not English must have a minimum standard of English at IELTS 6 (with no less than 5.5 in any component).