Sports and Exercise Science (Including Year Abroad)

University of Essex
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Sport and exercise science

A-Level Entry

BBB

UCAS Points

112 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£26,000

About this course

How can athletes optimise their training and performance? How can individuals and communities improve their physical activity, health and well-being? Our inter-disciplinary team of scientists and practitioners will help you understand the role of physiology, psychology, biomechanics and nutrition in sports and exercise science.

Our BSc Sports and Exercise Science course will give you a new and exciting perspective on the world of sport, exercise, health and physical fitness.

Your study topics include:

  • How and why different energy systems are deployed at different exercise intensities

  • Biomechanical principles behind acute and chronic sporting injuries, and how these can be applied to prevent injuries

  • The role of ergogenic aids in improving athletic performance

  • How physical activity and nutrition can reduce the risk of cardio-metabolic disease

  • The design and implementation o- f psychological skills training programmes

    Practical work in your first two years provides you with the professional and scientific skills you need to conduct your own research project in your final year, and to make the transition to postgraduate study or on to a fulfilling career in a range of industries, especially sport, health and education.

    As part of our School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences you’ll have an exciting opportunity to join a community specifically focused on sports and exercise science, sports therapy and physiotherapy. We bring together internationally recognised research, share knowledge, and enhance placement and vocational opportunities for our students and graduates.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 120 points
    BTEC DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
    3219 Health associate professionals
    3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials
    3431 Sports players
    3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Colchester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sport and exercise science
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £26,000