BSc Sports and Exercise Science (Including Placement Year)
About this course
Unlock the science that drives human potential in sport, exercise, health and physical fitness, with options for a placement or year abroad. The BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad. You’ll gain a new and exciting perspective on the world of sport, exercise, health and physical fitness, ready to help athletes optimise their performance and improve the physical activity, health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. The BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science provides you with a strong understanding of the role of physiology, psychology, biomechanics and nutrition in sports and exercise. By focusing on practical work in your first two years, you’ll consolidate your professional and scientific skills needed for your final-year research project. You can also gain more real-world experience at our renowned Human Performance Unit (HPU) where you can work with performance scholars, students, staff and members of the public.
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