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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Central area campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-24
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Applied Sport Science involves the application of scientific principles to the promotion, maintenance and enhancement of sport and exercise-related behaviours.
Our programme is centred on four key disciplines:
- physiology
- biomechanics
- psychology
- skill acquisition
You will develop an understanding of the factors that influence participation and performance in sport and exercise.
How will I learn?
You will be taught through a mix of:
- lectures
- tutorials
- site visits
- practical work
- laboratory-based experimental work
- seminars
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through written exams and a wide range of coursework, including:
- assignments
- presentations
- posters
- web pages
- reports
- laboratory work
Career opportunities
Many of our graduates enter sport-related careers, including roles with:
- elite sports clubs
- performance sports centres
- national or international sporting bodies
- the fitness industry
Some enter health-related careers, for example working with local authority or NHS-funded exercise and health initiatives.
Others go on to work in sports marketing, tourism or events or gain graduate management and business posts.
Some pursue postgraduate study to focus their career towards certain areas, including:
- teaching
- physiotherapy
- sports nutrition
- public health
Application deadline
31 January
Tuition fees
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£ 9,250per 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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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : AAB
Required subjects: A Levels: one from Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics, or Mathematics AND PE, or Psychology AND PE at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4. Applicants without a science at A Level may be considered if sciences were achieved at GCSE. Please contact the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Undergraduate Admissions team to check.
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