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Sport and Exercise Science - BSc

London Metropolitan University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science - BSc

  • Location

    Holloway Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Why study this course?

Sport and exercise sciences involve the provision of support services to elite athlete, public health and fitness, as well as special populations such as the elderly and hospital patients. This course has substantial components of physiology, anatomy, metabolism and biomechanics, with coverage of sports psychology and sports sociology. In a growing industry with excellent and diverse employment opportunities, graduates can find roles in the fitness industry, coaching, sports therapy, exercise physiology, health promotion and teaching.


More about this course

Mass sports participation and general exercise are rapidly developing occupations supported by an increasingly specialist industry specialising in testing and exercise prescription. The British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) defines sport and exercise science as: "The application of scientific principles to the promotion, maintenance and enhancement of sport and exercise related behaviours."In this degree you’ll explore a wide curriculum with exercise physiology, biomechanics, psychology and sociology the core areas of focus. You’ll study the short and long term changes the body experiences after physical activity, environmental stress and exercise the biomechanics of human movement, including the interaction between the athlete and the equipment they use and motivation and group dynamics in exercise. You’ll also develop the skills to identify the optimal techniques to boost sporting performance and analyse movement to reduce risk of injury.Our teaching staff are experts in their field with interests varying from elite athlete performance testing, supra-maximal exercise, cardiopulmonary testing, stroke rehabilitation and neuromuscular patterns in movement.The University has state-of-the-art facilities available to you throughout the course, this includes Cosmed breath by breath gas analysers, Woodway treadmills, a climate chamber, blood analysers, BodPod (body fat analyser), Wattbikes, EMG and 2D motion analysis.There’s also an optional work placement module where you’ll gain experience in the culture and structure of the sport and exercise science industry.

Tuition fees

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£ 17,600per year

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

University information

London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    129th

  • Campus address

    Holloway, 166-220 Holloway Road, Tower Building, Islington, Greater London, N7 8DB, United Kingdom

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London Met is home to students from over 150 nationalities, creating a diverse and enriching learning experience.
London Met’s dedicated international advice team provides advice and guidance on key issues including: visas, family and dependants, induction and work.
London Met works in partnership with Student Circus to provide international students with dedicated career support.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sports Science

    85th out of 86 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    86 42%

    85th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    54.0 54%

    81st

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.32 83%

    24th

    5

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