Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

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

Study in an enriched learning environment

You’ll learn from academics with expertise across sport, exercise, health and leisure. Their international collaborations and research activities feed into undergraduate teaching and contribute to your learning experience.

Our researchers have specialisms in:

• sport and exercise science
• nutrition and metabolism
• sport management, marketing and media
• coaching and sport performance
• sport policy and international development
• health and physical activity
• research methods

Prepare for your future

Graduates from our courses are in demand by a wide range of employers. This includes sport science support, public health, exercise medicine and rehabilitation, sports management, sports coaching and development.

Graduates from our sport, exercise and health courses have gone on to work for:

• BUPA
• Cambridge Medical Robotics
• Coaches Voice etc.