Course summary

Study and be part of a world-leading research team, focussing on the scientific study of sport and exercise performance, in labs offering you research opportunities and skills development rare to the UK. First gaining a broad knowledge of the core scientific areas of sport and exercise science, you’ll use discipline-leading equipment including online gas analysis machines, an environmental chamber, light gates and echocardiography, amongst others, to build your knowledge of scientific theory relating to sport and exercise performance. The theory and skills learned to culminate in the completion of your own research project in your final year. Why choose this course?

• It is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES)

• There is a fitness qualification, endorsed by Skills Active, embedded into the course, allowing you to enter onto the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) Level 2

• Gain employability skills with specific, industry-proven guidance and participation in the latest sports science research

• Explore your area of interest with a final-year research project of your choice

• Take the course over four years and include a fee-free year’s placement in the industry (see below), gaining experience and making contacts for the future

• If you are looking to step up into higher education, take the degree with a Foundation Year which guarantees entry to the Undergraduate course