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Sports Science and Physiology BSc (Hons)

University of Leeds

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-22

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Sports science and physiology investigates the responses and effects of both acute and chronic exercise on the structures and functions of the body, helping to develop new research-based approaches to enhance performance and health.You’ll gain an understanding of exercise concepts such as testing, training, fitness, endurance, and fatigue: from the molecular and cellular level through to the pulmonary, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal systems.The core disciplines that the course covers are exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, and sport and exercise psychology. You will explore how these can be applied across a range of settings to optimise sport performance, improve health and disease outcomes, and inform rehabilitation strategies.**Course highlights**- Top 15 in the UK for sport science – (Complete University Guide 2021 & The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021).- Number 1 in the UK for ‘world-leading’ research in the area of sports science and physiology (REF 2014).- Develop hands-on practical skills in our state-of-the-art laboratories, including the use of our environmental chamber.- Gain experience working with British sports teams through our year in industry programme.

Application deadline

15 January

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : AAB

BSc: AABIncluding a science subject. Critical thinking and general studies excluded.We accept the following science subjects: biology, human biology, chemistry, maths, physics and physical education.Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement.When an applicant is taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) or the Cambridge International Project Qualification (Cambridge IPQ) this can be considered al

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, England

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A global community, the university’s staff and students come from over 170 countries. There will be chances to meet and work with people from across the world.
The university is continually investing in its campus, from new laboratories and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
With a history of welcoming international students for over 100 years, students can be sure of experienced help throughout their time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biomedical Sciences

    20th out of 73 9

    11th out of 85

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    141 64%

    27th

    14

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    15th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.04 81%

    36th

    12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 203
    143 65%

    18th

    3

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    24th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.00 80%

    73rd

    37

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