Sports Science BSc(Hons)

Why choose this course?

If you are interested in the scientific processes and principles that underpin sports participation and performance, this course, which is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), is ideal. It covers the theory and practical aspects of sports science, giving the opportunity to explore a range of sport-related subjects, from exercise physiology and sports psychology to biomechanics and notational analysis.

You can choose to study Sports Science on its own or in combination with Business. See the Course combinations section for more information.

What will you study?

You will study the disciplines of anatomy, biomechanics, physiology and psychology, along with nutrition and the sociocultural issues of sport and exercise. You will examine theories and practice of performance and exercise testing, and will have the chance to develop your own research and leadership skills. You will also gain an understanding of injury assessment and rehabilitation.

Our Sports Science BSc(Hons) course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Year 1

• The Science and Practice of Coaching 1 and 2
• Sport and Exercise Psychology 1
• Methods of Enquiry
• Human Anatomy and Biomechanics
• Introduction to Human Physiology
• Skills Acquisition in Sport
• Essentials for Sport and Exercise Science

Year 2

• Exercise Physiology and Nutrition
• Sports and Exercise Biomechanics
• Sport and Exercise Psychology 2
• Sports Analysis
• Socio-Cultural Analysis of Sport
• Health and Exercise Physiology
• Introduction to Notational Analysis in Sport
• Research Methods in Physical Activity

Year 3

• Sports Injury
• Fitness Assessment and Training Programmes
• Applied Sports Psychology
• Applied Sports Biomechanics
• Two option modules from Doping, Sports Performance and Nutritional Supplements; Exercise Prescription; Notational Analysis in Sport OR Exercise and Health Psychology
• Dissertation/Project