SPORTS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
DISCOVER THE SCIENCE BEHIND PHYSICAL ABILITY AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE; DELIVERED THROUGH A CONTEMPORARY, HANDS-ON AND AGILE APPROACH.
SPORTS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE OVERVIEW
Delve into the detail of sports and exercise science with this three-year BSc, and get set for an exciting career in sport, physical activity or health.
You’ll master basic anatomy, physiology, and psychology, and get to grips with biomechanics, psychology, and nutrition. You’ll go on to discover the fascinating world of body functions, human movement and optimal performance.
Using the newest technologies to help understand human function, movement and performance, you’ll develop practical skills, explore athletic development and understand how to coach and support individuals towards their goals.
UA92 partnerships will help create opportunities for you with big sporting names like Manchester United and Lancashire County Cricket Club, building your awareness, experiences, and confidence, so you’re ready to hit the ground running!
A unique combination of theory and practice will empower you to:
- Understand athletic performance across a range of sports.
- Learn how to monitor athletes and sports participants so you can support them to improve their performance and health.
- Develop practical skills using the cutting-edge technology in the Human Performance Hub.
- Gain professional qualifications alongside your degree.
- Broaden your critical thinking and build your presentation skills, as you analyse the issues in sports today.
- As you progress, your developing interests and abilities will combine with practical application of advanced equipment, establishing skills vital to securing employment.
All UA92 degrees are awarded by Lancaster University.
KEY INFORMATION
Duration
- 2 - 4 Years
Intakes
- September
- November†
- January
- February†
- April
- June†
Location
- Manchester - Old Trafford Campus
You can complete your degree in as little as two years, depending on your starting point and study preference. For example:
- Standard degree – three years to complete*
- Accelerated degree – two years to complete*
- Foundation with standard degree – four years to complete
- Foundation with accelerated degree – three years to complete
†Not applicable for two year accelerated degree
*Entry via Integrated Year One or direct entry
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The International Foundation Programme will be taught at the UA92 Business School
- Academic and English Skills
This module is designed to provide students the grounding ready to undertake Level 4 study. It focuses on developing students’ knowledge, communication, analytical, critical thinking and key transferable skills which support undergraduate study. It includes a planned combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars, peer support activities, and blended learning to enable candidates to achieve these essential skills. There is an emphasis on student-driven learning and student engagement and participation in the design and evaluation of the module.
- Introduction to Numerical Techniques
This module will introduce students to basic maths theory and concepts to prepare them for studies in the first year of a degree. It includes a planned combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars, peer support activities, and blended learning to enable candidates to achieve these essential skills. There is an emphasis on student-driven learning and student engagement and participation in the design and evaluation of the module.
- Introduction to Research
This module is designed to provide students with the necessary research skills to be able to succeed at Level 4 study and beyond. It will enable students to understand, generate, analyse and interpret data and to draw valid conclusions from data. It develops students research skills, how to conduct effective research supported by a clear research plan and data analysis techniques. It includes a planned combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars, peer support activities, and blended learning to enable candidates to achieve these essential skills. There is an emphasis on student-driven learning and student engagement and participation in the design and evaluation of the module.
- Introduction to Business Studies
This module has been designed to provide students the grounding ready to undertake Level 4 study. It presents some of the fundamental aspects of management to provide students with an appreciation of the knowledge and skills needed to run a business. It includes a planned combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars, peer support activities, and blended learning to enable candidates to achieve these essential skills. There is an emphasis on student-driven learning and student engagement and participation in the design and evaluation of the module.
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Introduction to Sports and Exercise Psychology
- Introduction to Coaching Theory and Practice
- Interactive Learning and Communication Skills (Integrated Year One only)
- Anatomy and Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise
- Physiology of Human Activity
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Science and Practice of Coaching
- Project
- Contemporary Issues in Sports and Exercise Science
- Human Movement and Performance
- Strength and Conditioning
A Sports and Exercise Science degree will give you the scientific skillset and technical understanding to get ahead in a wide range of sports, fitness and health careers.
Whether you’re keen to become a clinical physiologist, a sports scientist, a personal trainer, an applied discipline specific practitioner or want to go on to research a subject like biomechanics, UA92 is the perfect springboard for success.