Sport and Exercise Science (with placement year) BSc (Hons)

Sport and exercise scientists are in increasing demand, particularly given the drive of professional athletes to maximise their potential and the efforts of health officials to encourage participation in exercise and physical activity.Our BSc Sport and Exercise Science degree offers you the opportunity to study Sport and Exercise Science at one of the UK’s leading universities. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the Sport and Exercise Sciences that will be underpinned by a thorough scientific appreciation of the disciplines of physiology, biochemistry, biomechanics, motor control and psychology.Studying Sport and Exercise Science you will gain insights into the physiological, biomechanical and psychological influences on human performance during the preparation for, and participation in, sport and exercise.As a student on our BSc Sport and Exercise Science course you will benefit from access to state-of-the-art laboratories which will allow you to develop your practical, scientific and laboratory skills which will enable you to apply your knowledge and understanding in the context of sports performance, physical activity, health and wellbeing.You will be part of a school and university that is uniquely associated with sport. You will take a series of modules that have been specifically designed to develop your research, vocational and employability skills, placing you in a best possible position to secure appropriate employment upon graduation.