Sport Science with Business
Kingston University
UCAS Code: C6NC | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
At least one Sport or Science A-Level at grade C or above is required.
Access to HE Diploma
Equivalent of 96 UCAS points. An Access Course in the following areas are considered: Sport and Exercise Science, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Science for Health and Sport, Applied Science, Biological and Health Science and Health and Human Science.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
To include either Biology, Sport, PE, Chemistry, Applied Science, Psychology with a minimum of Higher Level grade 5 and English Language and Maths at Standard Level grade 5.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Equivalent of 96 UCAS points to include at least one Sport or Science subject at minimum of H4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
The following subjects are considered: Sport and Exercise Science, Applied Science, Applied Biology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC's in Sport and Exercise Science, Applied Science, Applied Biology, Sport, Sport Studies, Sport (development, coaching and fitness), Sport (performance and excellence), Sport and Physical Activity Development, Sport Therapy are considered.
Equivalent of 96 UCAS points to include at least one Sport or Science subject at grade C or above.
UCAS Tariff
UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. General Studies not accepted.
About this course
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– Kingston was ranked at number one in England and second in the UK for sport science (Guardian University League Tables 2020).
– This course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).
– This course received 100 per cent overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2018 and 2019).
**About this course**
Are you passionate about sport and exercise? Would you enjoy a career where you worked to improve people’s sporting performance, fitness and health? There are increasing opportunities for sports scientists to work with athletes or conduct research.
This hands-on course studies the science that underpins sports participation and how the body’s performance can be improved. Topics include anatomy, biomechanics, nutrition, physiology and psychology. You’ll learn to monitor and assess health, fitness and performance.
You’ll be able to tailor your studies to your own interests and career goals. There is an option to study sports injuries and a project/ dissertation on a selected topic.
Modules
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Year 1: LS4007 Essentials for Sport and Exercise Science; LS4008 Sport & Exercise Psychology; LS4009 Functional Anatomy & Exercise Physiology; LS4010 The Science and Practice of Coaching.
Year 2: LS5012 Research Methods in Exercise Science; LS5013 Sport and Exercise Psychology II; LS5014 Health & Exercise Physiology; LS5015 Analysis in Sport and Exercise; LS5016 Sport Coaching Theory.
Year 3: LS6023 Sport Science Project or Dissertation; LS6018 Extreme Environments & Ergogenic Aids; LS6020 Biomechanics of Sport Performance and Injury; LS6021 Applied Notational Analysis; LS6022 Coaching Practice; LS6023 Project; LS6017 Exercise & Health Psychology; LS6019 Applied Sport Psychology
Assessment methods
Teaching includes lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical laboratory experience with access to high-specification physiology and biomechanics laboratories.
Assessment includes continuous assessment (eg essays, laboratory reports, presentations), thesis and exam.
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Department of Applied and Human Sciences
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Top job areas of graduates
One of the fastest growing subjects in the country, the number of sports science graduates went from under 3,000 in 2003 to over 10,000 in 2013. Numbers have fallen slightly since 2015, but we still have over 9,000 graduates in the subject. However, the good news is the country's appetite for good health and fitness - and the adaptability of graduates in the subject - means that sports science grads are less likely than average to be out of work. Sports science graduates, not surprisingly, tend to get jobs in sport, fitness and health - coaching and teaching especially - but they're found all over the economy. Management and business are also popular options for graduates from this subject — and sports science graduates are particularly found where drive, determination and physical fitness are an advantage.
Business studies
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The number of business studies graduates fell significantly last year after a long period of increase. But there were still more than 14,000 degrees awarded and this is the third most popular subject for new graduates. Because so many graduates get business studies degrees, you can find them everywhere in the economy, and very few jobs are completely out of reach for a good business studies graduate. Around 40% go into jobs in finance, sales, recruitment, management (particularly retail) or marketing. There is also a small (but well paid) group who take their technical skills into computing and IT. Thousands of graduates from this subject go into professional jobs every year, and average starting salaries are above the average for all subjects and particularly healthy in London where they top £25k. Graduates with good degree grades in business studies are much more likely to get good jobs, so don’t be complacent, and keep a close eye on your grades.
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