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Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

Kingston University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Kingston University’s Sport Science programme offers a multidisciplinary approach enhancing knowledge and understanding of key scientific strands within sport and exercise science. This course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and CIMSPA and you will gain a coaching assistant qualification alongside your studies in the first year.Across all years of study, a key focus of the programme is to develop lab skills in our bespoke sport and exercise science laboratories. You will have access to cutting edge technology and equipment to develop your understanding of physiological, biomechanical, psychological, and analytical approaches to Sport Science.We have designed "real-world" assessments to develop your key skills needed to succeed in applied sport and exercise environments in your future career.Our teaching is research-informed, ensuring topics and content are up-to-date and offers a contemporary understanding of Sport Science.


Reasons to choose Kingston

- This course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).- You’ll gain the CIMSPA Coaching Assistant qualification after successfully completing your first year.- You’ll have access to sophisticated equipment to measure athlete responses to exercise and analyse sports movements and skills.- Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and student outcomes categories.


About this course

Are you passionate about sport and exercise? Would you enjoy a career where you worked to improve people’s sporting performance, fitness and health? There are increasing opportunities for sports scientists to work with athletes or conduct research.This hands-on course studies the science that underpins sports participation and how the body’s performance can be improved. Topics include anatomy, biomechanics, nutrition, physiology and psychology, with research-informed teaching linking current knowledge with industry practice. You’ll learn to monitor and assess health, fitness and performance. You’ll be able to tailor your studies to your own interests and career goals. There’s an option to study sports injuries and a project/dissertation on a selected topic.


Future Skills

Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it.


Career opportunities

There are opportunities in sports management, recreation and health and fitness in the private and public sectors.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 17,800per year

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

Entry requirements

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A level : BBC - ABB

At least one Sport or Science A-Level at grade C or above in Physical Education, Sport Studies/Science, Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Psychology or Sports Psychology).

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University information

Kingston University

  • University League Table

    87th

  • Campus address

    Kingston University, River House, 53-57 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1LQ, England

Kingston University welcomes students from more than 140 countries. Their fresh ideas and range of life experiences enrich the learning environment on campus.
Well known for its enterprise education expertise, the university has strong industry links with many global brands.
Significant investment in the campus, learning spaces and Future Skills curriculum has enhanced students' learning experience and employability prospects.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    74th out of 85 21

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    125 59%

    63rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    49.0 49%

    73rd

    22
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.27 85%

    7th

    2

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