BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science
University of Winchester
Key Information
Campus location
Winchester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 6 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 14,700 / per year *
Application deadline
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Introduction
- Enjoy high-quality teaching in a friendly learning environment
- Excel in your studies and favourite sports at our cutting-edge sports and exercise facilities
- Study abroad at partner institutions near Chicago and Washington and professional practice opportunities
- Take a course that is professionally endorsed by The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES)
This dynamic degree prepares you for a career in the fast-growing field of sports and exercise science. On graduation, you’ll be at the forefront of laboratory-based performance evaluation, able to boost the achievements of elite athletes, devise a recovery programme for an injured amateur, as well as help people lead healthier and happier lives.
Centred around our state-of-the-art sport and exercise facilities at the King Alfred Campus, this innovative, science-based programme allows you to focus on the disciplines of psychology, physiology, biomechanics and research methods within the field.
Expert teaching combined with bespoke amenities, such as biomechanics, physiology and psychology laboratories, ensure you have the knowledge base to critically evaluate and engage with contemporary sport and exercise research and practice.
You also develop the necessary skills to actively initiate and conduct scientific projects linked to individuals, teams and agencies from across the wider spectrum of sport and exercise.
This course comprises four key strands:
Sport and Exercise Psychology
This strand enables you to make an informed assessment of those psychological factors that are thought to influence an individual's involvement and performance in sports and exercise. Specifically, you explore how elite athletes cope with the expectations and outcomes of high-level competition, as well as examine what motivates the child and amateur performer.
Sport and Exercise Physiology
Here, you study the underlying physiological adaptations that occur during sport and exercise and address issues pertinent to today's competitive athlete. This strand specifically addresses whole-body system integration and looks at factors such as metabolism, nutrition, trainability and adaptation, as well as hormonal and cardiorespiratory responses.
Sports and Exercise Biomechanics
This strand centres on the mechanical analysis of human movement with a focus on reducing injuries and improving performance within both competitive sporting and recreational exercise settings. You study mechanical principles of motion, kinematic and kinetic concepts, develop anatomical knowledge as well as explore a range of quantitative measurement techniques.
Research Methods in Sport and Exercise
This strand seeks to develop a familiarity with both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and apply these to various sporting and exercise contexts. The supervised dissertation then provides an opportunity to carry out an independent piece of research in an area you are particularly interested.
Accreditation
The programme is accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) through the BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (BUES).
Admissions
Curriculum
Year 1 (Level 4)
- Sport Matters 10
- Developing Graduate Employability Skills: Raising Self-Awareness 5
- Sport Psychology 15
- Essential Biomechanics 15
- Human Anatomy 15
- Introduction to Scientific Research 15
- Exercise Psychology 15
- Human Physiology 15
- Laboratory Techniques 15
Year 2 (Level 5)
- Data Analysis in Sport 15
- Physiological Responses to Exercise 15
- Control and Coordination 15
- Biomechanics in Action 15
- Designing Exercise Interventions 15
- Physiological Assessment for Sport 15
- Clinical Physiology 15
- Applied Biomechanics 15
Year 3 (Level 6)
- Dissertation 30
- Exploring Gait 15
- Nutrition in Sport and Exercise 15
Optional Modules
- Sport Entrepreneurship and Innovation - 15 Credits
- Study Abroad - 15 Credits
- Professional Placement - 15 Credits
- Advanced Physiological Assessment - 15 Credits
- Rehabilitation Biomechanics - 15 Credits
- Eating Well: Food and Value in the 21st Century - 15 Credits
- Psychology of Injury - 15 Credits
- Clinical Exercise Prescription - 15 Credits
- High-Performance Biomechanics - 15 Credits
- Clinical Exercise Biomechanics - 15 Credits
Career Opportunities
Graduates work in sports and exercise science support or performance sports support. Others enter careers in teaching, leisure, tourism, education, research and health.
Over the duration of the course, students develop a wide range of transferable employability skills including the ability to communicate effectively and work both independently and collaboratively.
These skills are valued in a range of graduate careers, including those not directly related to sports and exercise.
Many students also continue to study for postgraduate qualifications to further enhance their employability.
The University of Winchester ranks in the top 10 in the UK for graduates in employment or further study according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021, HESA.
Pre-approved for a Master's
If you study for a Bachelor's Honours Degree with us, you will be pre-approved to start a Master's degree at Winchester. To be eligible, you will need to apply by the end of March in the final year of your degree and meet the entry requirements of your chosen Master's degree.