Applied Sport and Exercise Science

University Centre South Essex
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Sport and exercise sciencePsychology

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

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)

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2229 Therapy professionals
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials
    3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Southend-on-Sea
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sport and exercise science, Psychology

    Offered by

    University Centre South Essex

    Southend

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