Applied Sport and Exercise Science

This course is subject to revalidation in 24/25 with the University of East Anglia

In BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science (ASES), you’ll look at the role that sport and exercise in physiology, biomechanics, sports medicine and psychology play in enhancing human performance and supporting human health. During the course, you will develop the required skills to become multi-disciplinary in the sport science professions, using theoretical and practical applications in numerous strands of sport and exercise science – for example, public health and chronic health conditions, nutrition for sports performance, exercise rehabilitation, performance analysis, applied biomechanics, psychology, exercise physiology and sport and exercise pedagogy; for progression onto higher level educational courses or to relevant industry employment.

Why study this degree at University Centre South Essex?
- This consists of applied sport and exercise science sub disciplines (Exercise Physiology, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sport and Exercise Pedagogy, Biomechanics/Analysis, Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Nutritional Assessment etc.). There is a great blend of classroom, laboratory space, sports field and gym.

- Industry-related work experience – we welcome collaboration from you and your own industries through our practice learning program that allows for you to gain valuable work experience alongside studying your degree.

- Additional qualifications integrated into the ASES programme (one per year) - some examples of this include; Level 2 Gym instructors, Level 2/3 strength and conditioning badge, coaching badges/qualifications etc.

- Introduction to teaching and learning through the level 3 award in education and training provided in the first year of the degree program integrated as part of the sport and exercise pedagogy module. This provides access to teaching qualifications should you wish to pursue a career in the education sector and study additional qualifications in education as part of your development alongside your degree programme.

- Opportunity to become a student member of the British Association for Sport and Exercise Science (BASES)