BSc in Sport and Exercise Science
Birmingham City University
Key Information
Campus location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 9,250 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* UK students: £9,250 per year | international students: £13,980 per year
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Introduction
Our Sport and Exercise Science course will equip you with the skills to become a practitioner in the sport and exercise industry; either helping leading athletes to achieve their potential or working with members of the public to achieve their goals.
By studying this course, you’ll split your time between our recently extended £71 million campus in Edgbaston, Birmingham, and the world-class Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr, Birmingham which contains our state-of-the-art sport and exercise laboratory, sports therapy rooms, cutting-edge resources and a designated sports area. The Stadium was home to the Commonwealth Games in the summer of 2022, and the University is investing an additional £5m in areas across both main stands which will be home to our students.
What's covered in this course?
The course explores the science of sport and exercise, considering how disciplines such as physiology, psychology and biomechanics can be applied in the context of sports performance, physical activity, health and wellbeing.
You will study a range of discipline-specific and multi-disciplinary modules, equipping you with a diverse range of perspectives that will enrich your learning and enhance your career opportunities.
It won’t just be about sport - you'll be looking at different aspects of health and people at opposite ends of the health spectrum. Sport and exercise is a large and expanding global industry and levels of fitness and participation in physical activity are significant issues on the political agenda. Therefore, you’ll be trained to respond to the challenges facing society today, by exploring the profession and its disciplines in encouraging and supporting greater physical activity.
Endorsed by the British Association for Sport and Exercise Science, the professional body for sport and exercise science, our practice-led course is full of relevant, fresh information and insight that you can take into the work environment and make a positive contribution to modern society.
Accredited by
Accreditation for Sport and Exercise Science
This course is accredited by the British Association for Sport and Exercise Science (BASES), the professional body for such subjects. This will ensure our course is fresh and relevant, as well as create valuable industry links and knowledge.
Why choose us?
- Professional accreditation - this course is accredited by the British Association for Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) to ensure content is relevant and up-to-date with industry standards.
- Gain relevant work experience - There will be live projects to work on with professional sports teams, as well as an optional work-based learning experience, enabling you to gain first-hand experience and build your knowledge.
- World-class facilities - You’ll split your time between our £71 million campus in Edgbaston, Birmingham, and the world-class Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr, Birmingham. State-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge resources include biomechanics labs and physiology labs.
- Top 10 for Sports Science student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023).
- Expert knowledge - you'll receive talks from guest lecturers who work within the sector and can provide relevant, up-to-date advice.
- Get work experience abroad - you can apply for a travel scholarship and take part in exchange programmes, as part of our Go Abroad scheme to carry out exciting work placements overseas.
Curriculum
Year One
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following core modules (totalling 120 credits).
- Professional Skills and Evidence-Based Practice
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
- Sport and Exercise Physiology and Principles of Training
- Practical Skills in Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Applied Anatomy
- Biomechanics of Human Movement
Year Two
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following core modules (totalling 120 credits).
- Performance Analysis
- Sport and Exercise Physiology and Nutrition
- Planning and Conducting Research
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Practical PE and Sport: Applied Pedagogy
Year Three
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following core modules (totalling 80 credits).
- Strength and Conditioning
- Exercise Referral and Behaviour Change
- Independent Research Project
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following indicative list of optional modules.
- Environmental Physiology
- High-Performance Sports Coaching
- Performance Nutrition
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete a further 20 credits from the following indicative list of optional modules.
- Performance Development in Relation to Sport or Exercise
- Psychological Perspectives on Athletic Development
- Exercise and Health Nutrition
Career Opportunities
Enhance your employability skills
Sport and Exercise Science covers a wide range of roles, sectors and challenges, giving you a wide range of career options upon graduating. Placements and live case studies, provided by existing sports teams and organisations, will increase your job prospects.
Placements
Our partnerships with Warwickshire Cricket Club and Sport Birmingham will provide you with the opportunity to undertake valuable work placements. You'll be able to gain first-hand experience, assisting with fitness testing, lab-based research and exercise regimes.
Sport Birmingham works with sports coaches and staff, so you’ll be working alongside trained professionals who can impart advice and guidance. You could also undertake placements with professional sports teams, organisations and educational facilities.