Sport and Exercise Science

UCAS code: C607

Here's what Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) says about its Sport and Exercise Science course.

This sport and exercise science course will give you the broad scientific knowledge you need from key disciplines such as physiology, biomechanics, and psychology. You’ll learn the theory and also engage in practical applications, working on your critical and analytical skills to understand and create impactful research that supports professional practice.

Communication is a vital focus, and you’ll develop your abilities in written, interpersonal, and presentational methods, ensuring you can express your ideas confidently. You’ll also acquire essential graduate skills, such as debating, independent and collaborative planning, goal setting, self-management, self-reflection, and proficiency in communication and information technology.

With hands-on experience through laboratory sessions, classroom activities, and optional placements, you’ll build practical skills that prepare you to thrive in multidisciplinary teams. By the end of the course, you’ll be well-equipped with both theoretical knowledge and applied skills, ready to excel in this rapidly evolving field.

You also have the option to take this course as a four-year sandwich programme, which includes a year of practical work experience alongside your academic study. Degree-related work placements, such as with a sports team, research setting, or exercise service, enable students to gain valuable experience.

This course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES). The course has been designed to meet their requirements.

Guidance for Applicants with a Disability or Health Condition

We are keen to support students who wish to share a disability or health condition and encourage you to discuss this with us if you have not done so already.

At this time, our building has certain areas that may pose challenges for students with mobility needs.

If you have any specific accessibility requirements and are not already in touch with us about these, or you would like more information about accessibility at HSU, please contact us at [email protected] or visit https://www.hsu.ac.uk/student-life/services/student-services/ for more information.

Year 1 Introduction to Research Methods Sport and Exercise Science in Practice Multidisciplinary Approaches in Elite Sport Anatomy and Physiology Kinesiology Psychology of Exercise

Year 2 Research methods Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Science Physiology of Sport and Exercise Biomechanics and Skill Acquisition Psychology of Sport and Performance Case based learning in a sport and exercise domain

Year 3 Dissertation Professional Development Perspectives in Sport and Exercise Science (theory) Perspectives in Sport and Exercise Science (applied) Health Through the Lifespan

You also have the option to take this course as a four-year sandwich programme, which includes a year of practical work experience alongside your academic study. Degree-related work placements, such as with a sports team, research setting, or exercise service, enable students to gain valuable experience.