This course is ideal for those students who are passionate about sport and exercise. 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. Students will learn to monitor and assess health, fitness and performance.
Students will be able to tailor their studies to their own interests and career goals. There is an option to study sports injuries and a project/ dissertation on a selected topic.
This course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). Students will gain the CIMSPA Coaching Assistant qualification after successfully completing their first year. They'll have access to sophisticated equipment to measure the physiological responses to exercise and analyse sports movements and skills. If students choose to take the four-year sandwich route of this degree, they will undertake one year of industry-related work experience. Placements can be with large multinational companies, international companies, local companies and small start-ups; offering a diverse range of posts.
