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Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

University of Portsmouth

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


This is a Connected Degree

Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.


Overview

Pushing boundaries. Breaking records. Competing in extreme environments. On this BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree, you’ll learn to apply scientific principles that help athletes perform at their best.But it's not just elite sportspeople who will benefit from your knowledge and skills. Become a passionate advocate for the essential role sports science plays in society as you uncover ways everyone can use physical activity to boost their health and wellbeing.- Put your learning into practice in our advanced sports science facilities including three climatic chambers, a swimming flume and motion capture systems- Be taught by expert staff who are actively engaged in research projects that inform the future of sport and exercise science- Enhance your CV as you gain valuable experience through our ties with local sports and healthcare providers- Gain first aid, national coaching and specialised gym instructor qualifications- Set yourself up for a career in professional sport, healthcare or education


Careers and opportunities

In today's health-conscious world, the sports and health industries continue to expand. Sport and exercise scientists have a vital role in keeping sportspeople, athletes and the general population in peak physical health.


What jobs can you do with a sport and exercise degree?

Roles our graduates have gone onto include:- PE teacher- personal trainer- clinical physiologist- NVQ coordinator- sports development officer- sports and exercise scientist- sports therapist and physiotherapist- cardiac rehabilitation technician


Graduate destinations

Organisations our graduates have gone on to work in, include:- Crystal Palace Football Club- Portsmouth Tennis Academy- Bupa- Nuffield Health


Placement year (optional)

Either before or following your third year, you have the option to choose a work placement year to gain valuable longer-term work experience in the industry.Our specialist team of Science and Health Careers advisors can help you with finding a work placement and improving your employability skills. They'll provide you with a database of placement vacancies, support with your job search – including help with applications and interviews – and support throughout your placement year.


Potential placement roles

Previous students have taken on placement roles including:- sport for development project officer- performance analyst- assistant sports therapist- women's sport engagement officer- physical technician- academy coach- PE teacher- physiotherapist assistant- rugby development coach- nutritionist


Potential placement destinations

Previous students have completed placements in the following organisations:- Reading FC- Pompey in the Community- Exeter City FC- Sussex County Cricket Club- Welsh Rugby Union (WRU)

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

18,100per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    47th

  • Campus address

    University of Portsmouth, University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 2UP, England

Over 5,700 of the university's 24,000 students come from 150 countries around the world.
The University of Portsmouth Global team is dedicated to supporting international students from enquiry, through application and arrival, to graduation.
Brand new sports facilities at the Ravelin sports centre, including an 8-lane swimming pool, 175-station gym, climbing wall and ski simulator.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    15th out of 85 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    138 65%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    16th

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.91 78%

    54th

    9

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