Are you looking to kickstart a career dedicated to improving people's sporting performance, fitness and health? This hands-on course could help you take advantage of the increasing opportunities for sports scientists to work with athletes or conduct sport and exercise research.
Our Sports and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) course studies the science that underpins sports participation and how the body's performance can be improved. Topics include anatomy, biomechanics, nutrition, physiology and psychology. You'll learn to monitor and assess health, fitness and performance, using both theory and practical work to develop your understanding of exercise physiology and practical skills.
Throughout the course gain additional built-in industry-recognised qualifications.
You’ll learn from staff who are actively engaged in research, presenting at international conferences and publishing in high-quality scientific journals. This means that you can be sure your course is being kept up-to-date and delivered by experts in the field.
You will also get the chance to observe sport science laboratory assessments of world-class athletes, thanks to staff consultancy services. We provide physiological, biomechanical and psychological support to a variety of athletes and squads including:
- the Great Britain Olympic Canoe and Kayak Team
- Fulham Football Club
- Thames Turbo Triathlon Club
