BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
Overview
Peak performance
To work in sport, you need to understand how the human body works. By taking this course, you’ll develop as an interdisciplinary sport and exercise scientist who understands that athletic success is not based on any single factor – and that will equip you to create strategies that work. Physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition – you’ll cover it all. You’ll also have the opportunity to become a qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer by taking an optional module.
We offer the opportunity for all undergraduate Home/EU students to undertake a work placement, internship or work experience while studying a full-time course starting in September 2020.
Why study Sport and Exercise Science at LSBU?
- Become a qualified Personal Trainer while you study – take an additional optional module to receive a Level 3 Personal Trainer award.
- Ranked 3rd in London for graduate prospects in Sports Science (Sunday Times League Table 2020).
- We’re endorsed by the Register of Exercise Professionals.
- Sports scholarship, training and development available for elite athletes.
- Specialist facilities including biomechanics, physiology and gait analysis laboratories.
- Ranked joint 1st for overall score in London and 2nd for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2020).
Modules
On this course you’ll gain the scientific knowledge and develop the skills that will help you maximise potential for success in all kinds of athletes. You’ll take part in practical activities to study the science behind exercise and sport performance, including physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain coaching awards and fitness qualifications by taking vocational training courses.
Year 1
- Anatomy and physiology
- Perception and action 1
- Scientific skills
- Sport psychology 1
- Nutrition, health and disease
- Biomechanics
Year 2
- Perception and action 2
- Sport psychology 2
- Biomechanics 2
- Sport and exercise nutrition
- Research methods
- Exercise physiology and laboratory testing
Year 3
- Clinical and applied biomechanics
- Research project
- Applied sport psychology
- Environmental exercise physiology
- Clinical perception and action
Entry requirements
2019 Entry
- A Level CCD or;
- BTEC National Diploma MMM or;
- Access to HE qualifications with 39 Merits and 6 Passes or;
- Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 96 UCAS points
- Level 3 qualifications must include Maths, Science or Sport
- Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
- We welcome qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.
Advanced entry
If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.