Northumbria University Newcastle - Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

Northumbria University Newcastle

Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

With a practical 'real-world' emphasis on the latest sports science, our Sport and Exercise Science degree will explore psychology, physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, strength and conditioning and performance analysis to help you give future sports stars the winning edge.

Our degree in sports science is 3 years full-time, or 4 years with the option to undertake a work placement, study abroad or our Year in International Business course during your second year, so that you can put your knowledge and skills into practice.

What A levels do you need for a sports science degree?

Our entry requirements are 128 UCAS Tariff points from any A-Level or BTEC, however we recommend studying subjects such as Physical Education, Business Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and Mathematics to help with your understanding of the degree.

Entry Requirements

Standard Entry

128 UCAS Tariff points

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator

Subject Requirements:

There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

GCSE Requirements:

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

There are no additional requirements for this course.

International Qualifications:

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

English Language Requirements:

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

Career Prospects

The course focuses on practical hands-on training to equip you with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to work in a variety of roles, such as an Exercise Physiologist, Personal Trainer, Sports Coach, and Sports Development Officer. Some students continue their studies in other areas such as physiotherapy or postgraduate level, so you’ll be following in the footsteps of the Northumbria sporting elite, including Olympic gold medalist Victoria Pendleton, double Commonwealth champion swimmer Chris Cook and England international rugby union player Jamie Noon.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to do a variety of add on courses. This might include 'working with people who have disabilities', 'working with children', 'first aid', 'ISAK Level 1/2 Body Composition Analysis' etc.*, to enhance your employability prospects and graduate readiness.

Course Details

With an emphasis on practical science, you’ll develop an understanding of the skills needed to help athletes from all backgrounds and abilities gain the maximum from their performance.

Throughout the degree, there is multidisciplinary collaboration between students across modules, and you’ll be encouraged to develop an understanding of the diverse needs of participants and clients from different clinical groups and cultural backgrounds. We also provide you with the opportunity to study out of discipline modules with an emphasis on sport management and sport coaching to further build your skills and knowledge.

Year 1

Academic Language Skills for Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
Academic and Professional Skills (Core,20 Credits)
Fundamentals of Psychology (Core,20 Credits)
Energetics of Exercise (Core,20 Credits)
Introduction to Research (Core,20 Credits)
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Biomechanics (Core,20 Credits)
Fundamentals of Human Physiology (Core,20 Credits)

Year 2

Academic Language Skills for Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
Sport Study Abroad (60 credit) (Optional,60 Credits)
Research Design and Analysis (Core,20 Credits)
Sport Performance Assessment (Core,20 Credits)
Exercise and Health Assessment (Core,20 Credits)
SER Professional Development and Practice (Core,20 Credits)
Extreme Physiology (Optional,20 Credits)
Introduction to Performance Analysis (Optional,20 Credits)
Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition (Optional,20 Credits)
Contemporary Issues in PE and School Sport (PESS) (Optional,20 Credits)
Principles of Strength and Conditioning (Optional,20 Credits)
Physical Activity & Health (Optional,20 Credits)
Managing & Developing the Business of Sport (Optional,20 Credits)
Digital Sport & Business Marketing (Optional,20 Credits)
Analytics for Sport (Optional,20 Credits)

Year 3

Year in International Business (This is made up of modules studied in Newcastle (Semester 1) & Amsterdam (Semester 2) (Optional,120 Credits)
AT5007 -
Year in International Multidisciplinary Innovation (4 modules studied in Amsterdam (Semester 1) & Newcastle (Semester 2) (Optional,120 Credits)
SP5024 -
Sport Study Abroad Year (Optional,120 Credits)
SP5043 -
Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Work Placement Year (Optional,120 Credits)

Year 4

Academic Language Skills for Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
Unilang - Languages for All - Level 6 Placeholder (Optional,20 Credits)
SER UG Project (Core,40 Credits)
Sport Performance Intervention Strategies (Core,20 Credits)
Exercise & Health Intervention Strategies (Core,20 Credits)
Human Movement Science (Optional,20 Credits)
Paediatric Sport and Exercise Science (Optional,20 Credits)
Physiological basis of training and performance (Optional,20 Credits)
Psychological Skills Training (Optional,20 Credits)
Sports and Exercise Medicine, Injury and Rehabilitation (Optional,20 Credits)
Talent Identification and High-Performance Sport (Optional,20 Credits)
Sport Event Management (Optional,20 Credits)
Applied Coaching of Individual Sports in an Educational Setting (Optional,20 Credits)
Global Sport Business and Management (Optional,20 Credits)
SER Professional & Career Development (Optional,20 Credits)
Health, Exercise and Behaviour Change (Optional,20 Credits)

*The information’s are correct at the time of publishing, however it may change if university makes any changes after we have published the information. While we try our best to provide correct information, It is advisable to call us or visit university website for up to date information.

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