Sport and Exercise Science with professional placement or study abroad
Entry requirements
A level
Typical offer: AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. Contextual offer: AAB in three A levels including A in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. Alternative offers with additional study: AAB in three A levels including A in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website
Access to HE Diploma
36 credits at Distinction A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 36 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include at least 12 credits achieved at Distinction in a science subject. We are able to consider the Access to HE Diploma for entry. You should be studying at least 12 credits (preferably more) in at least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Typical offer: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in one science or mathematics subject. We accept the following Higher Level science or mathematics subjects for this course: Biology Chemistry Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches or Applications & Interpretations Physics Psychology Sports, Exercise and Health Science If you are not studying one of these subjects at Higher Level we may be able to consider a Standard Level subject in its place. In this case the typical offer is 36 points with 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects plus 7 in one Standard Level science or mathematics subject. We cannot consider Standard Level Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations in place of a Higher Level science subject. Contextual offer: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in one science or mathematics subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We are able to consider the following BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas (RQF): DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Sport and Exercise Science, with Distinctions in two of the following: units 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7. DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Applied Science. DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Health and Social Care (Health Studies), with Distinctions in two of the following units: 3, 11, 13 or 24. If you are studying towards a BTEC qualification in Sport or another subject-area, we are only able to consider an application from you if you are also studying an A level in Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. You may also wish to consider our Sport Management and Coaching or Health and Exercise Science courses. We prefer you to have achieved grade 6 or B in GCSE English, Maths and science qualifications.
Scottish Advanced Higher
AA in Advanced Highers AA in two Advanced Highers including one science or mathematics subject. Psychology is accepted as a science subject for this course. We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAAAB in their Highers.
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About this course
Develop your knowledge of biomechanics, physiology and psychology. You will understand how humans function in sport, physical activity and health environments.
This degree has three core strands running throughout the course:
Biomechanics will explore how humans create and control movement including athletes’ technique
Physiology will cover the structure, function, regulation and performance of bodily systems
Psychology will examine the role of thoughts, feelings and behaviours in sport and exercise settings
Through these core disciplines you'll apply your knowledge to sports performance and exercise participation and understand the relevance of sport and exercise science to current practice.
Along with the core study of biomechanics, physiology and psychology, examples of other topics you will cover include:
biochemistry
motor control
nutrition and metabolism
research methods
sports medicine
strength and conditioning
In your first year you'll develop your functional anatomy knowledge and link it to basic concepts of biomechanics. You’ll build on your knowledge of human physiology and psychology and their application to sport and exercise. You will develop your skills in research design and statistics.
In your second year you'll advance your knowledge of biomechanics and explore interdisciplinary studies in connection with nutrition and psychology of sport. You’ll apply your biomechanics, physiology and psychology knowledge to sport and exercise medicine, and develop practical skills that relate to sport and exercise science data collection and interpretation.
In the final BSc year you'll design and carry out a year-long research project and study in-depth issues in sport and exercise science. You’ll also be able to tailor your profile towards a specific discipline and choose an area of interdisciplinary study.
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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.
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