Sport and Exercise Sciences
Entry requirements
T Level
UCAS Tariff
2017 A level requirement including one Science subject, PE, or Psychology. GCSE requirement: English Language and Maths, Grade C
About this course
**Why this course?**
- Ranked in the top 5 universities in London for Sports Science (Guardian University Guide 2024).
- Ranked 4th in the UK for graduate prospects in Sports Science (Times Good University Guide 2024).
- Give your career a head-start though the option of a one –year work placement after year two.
- Develop the skills and knowledge required to become a CIMPSA qualified level 2 gym instructor and level 3 personal trainer.
- Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.
- Learn in our state–of-the-art physiology and biomechanics laboratories.
- We have partnerships with a number of leading sports organisations , including Crystal Palace FC, the Lawn Tennis Association, Fulham FC, Hercules Wimbledon Athletics Club, schools and coaching agencies.
**About this course:**
Study the real-life applications of sport and exercise science in a changing society at Roehampton, alongside developing interpersonal and professional skills for future careers. Explore the science behind how to optimise athletic performance, prevent injuries, improve wellbeing and help athletes with recovery.
**Skills:**
This course will introduce you to the world of sports and exercise and give you a comprehensive overview of an ever-growing industry. The field of Sport and Exercise Science encompasses three fundamental disciplines:
- Physiology - Delving into the intricacies of bodily functions.
- Biomechanics - Unravelling the mechanics of movement and underlying forces.
- Psychology - Exploring the impact of thoughts on behaviour.
You will study the latest developments in the field, develop skills in providing sport science support, and have the option of completing a Work Place Learning modules giving you hands-on vocational experience as part of your degree.
This course has been designed to equip you to meet the necessary requirements for two Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) accredited qualification; Level 2 gym instructor and Level 3 personal trainer. These are industry recognised qualifications that you will have the option to apply for following completion of the necessary modules within the course.
**Career Opportunities**
You could go on to work in a wide range of roles in sports & exercise industries, including:
- Personal training
- Sports science support
- Performance analysis
- Coaching
- Sports development
- Sports administration
- Sports psychologist
Having developed scientific, analytical and employability skills you will also be able to apply for general graduate level jobs in a wide range of fields outside the sport & exercise industry. You could also continue onto postgraduate study (e.g. PhD, MSc, PGCE) and begin an academic, research, or teaching career.
Modules
Examples include: Principles of Human Nutrition, Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology, Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology, Survival Skills, Biomechanical Analysis of Movement, Good Science.
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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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