Applied Sport and Exercise Science

UCAS code: C602

Here's what University Centre South Essex says about its Applied Sport and Exercise Science course.

In BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science (ASES), you’ll explore the role that sport and exercise scientists play in physiology, biomechanics, sports medicine and psychology and how they enhance human performance and support human health. During the course, you will develop the required skills to become multi-disciplinary in the sport science professions, using theoretical and practical applications in numerous strands of sport and exercise science – for example, public health, chronic health conditions, nutrition for sports performance, exercise rehabilitation, performance analysis, applied biomechanics, psychology, exercise physiology and sport and exercise pedagogy; for progression onto higher level educational courses or to relevant industry employment.

Why study this degree at University Centre South Essex?

• This consists of applied sport and exercise science sub disciplines (Exercise Physiology, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sport and Exercise Pedagogy, Biomechanics/Analysis, Strength and Conditioning, Exercise, Nutritional Assessment etc). There is a great blend of classroom activities, sports laboratory sessions and gym work. • Industry-related work experience – we welcome collaboration from you and your own industries through our practice learning program that allows for you to gain valuable work experience alongside studying your degree. • Introduction to teaching and learning through the level 3 award in education and training provided in the first year of the degree program integrated as part of the sport and exercise pedagogy module. This provides access to teaching qualifications should you wish to pursue a career in the education sector and study additional qualifications in education as part of your development alongside your degree programme. • Opportunity to become a student member of the British Association for Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) (additional cost)

Modules

Year One Units:

• Principles of Biomechanics and Motor Learning
• Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Nutrition
• Sport and Physical Education Pedagogy -Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Performance -Sport and Exercise Psychology -Professional Academic Practice (SES)

Year Two Units: -Applied Biomechanics -Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology -Disability, Sport and Neuro-inclusivity -Physiological and Nutritional Assessment -Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science -Work Experience in Sport and Exercise Science (20 hours)

Year Three Units: -Chronic Health Conditions -Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology -Research Project (Dissertation) -Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation -Strength & Conditioning (S&C) Programming

Work placements are encouraged throughout the duration of the course. However work placement as a mandatory course requirement feeds into your year two module work experience in sport and exercise science. Work placements that form part of the work experience in sport and exercise science module are to be negotiated with students and external employers using the standardized placement learning processes and therefore may vary in duration and length. It is advised that the more hours spent in placement, the more development and progress may be shown in your portfolio completed in year 3 of the programme. There is a dedicated Practice Learning team to support students with the placement process.

Teaching & Learning

Contact hours: 13 hours per week over two days. Plus Independent study (suggested 30 hours per week). You are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops which enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of the course. A range of appropriate facilities including the library and online learning resources, the Learning Resource Centre and the Forum supports your independent learning.

Assessment & Feedback You will receive on-going feedback as part of your one-to-one sessions with your unit teachers. You will also receive summative feedback on all formal assessments undertaken by coursework. Feedback is intended to help you learn and you are encouraged to discuss it with your unit leader. Feedback can be given in a range of different ways in order to accommodate a variety of learning styles and aptitudes including group critiques, recorded verbal feedback and written feedback. Feedback on the Final Major Project/Dissertation module in Year three is provided throughout and through supervision meetings as scheduled.