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BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Pushing boundaries. Breaking records. Competing in extreme environments.

On this BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree, you’ll learn to apply scientific principles that help athletes perform at their best.

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

General Eligibility

  • A levels – 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  (must be in a sports related subject)

  • International Baccalaureate – 26

  • T levels – Merit

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Placement year

Optional modules

  • Sandwich Year (Study Placement)

  • Sandwich Year (Work Placement)

2 Year 1

Core modules

  • Introduction to Sport and Exercise Biomechanics

  • Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology

  • Introduction To Sport And Exercise Psychology

3 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 Sport 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)

4 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

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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