Sport Science BSc (Hons)

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, with built-in industry-recognised qualifications. Topics include anatomy, biomechanics, nutrition, physiology and psychology. 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.

• UCAS tariff points:

   

  96–120 for BSc (Hons); 32 for BSc (Hons) including foundation year from Level 3 qualifications.
• A-levels to include one Sport OR Science A2 at grade C or above in either PE (Physical Education), Sport Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Psychology or Sport Psychology. General Studies not accepted.
• Alternatively, BTEC Extended Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science or Applied Science or Applied Biology with grades MMM.
• Candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language.

• IELTS of 6.0, with no element below 5.5.

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

Career opportunities after completing Sport Science BSc (Hons)

• ports coach 
• Health adviser 
• PE and sport lecturer assistant 
• Gymnastics coach 
• Project manager 
• Personal trainer 
• Health and wellbeing physiologis