The demand for highly-qualified sport scientists is high. Develop expertise in this area at Scotland's TOP Modern University for teaching satisfaction in Sports Science (The Guardian University Guide 2022).
Programme Overview
The demand for highly qualified sport and exercise scientists is greater than ever – a consequence of the need to have practitioners equipped to work with elite athletes and teams, as well as those who can help prevent chronic diseases. This degree offers you the opportunity to achieve the expertise for these roles.
The role of the modern sport and exercise scientist continues to develop, with the promotion of an active and healthy lifestyle helping to prevent chronic and potentially life-threatening diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.
The scientific knowledge gained from this practical programme means you’ll be equipped to work with a wide range of populations, including athletes, young people, older people, and those suffering from, or at risk of developing, a number of disease states.
Teaching is reinforced by research, and there’s a strong emphasis on the links with industry. This includes opportunities for placements and internships. Practical sessions will be delivered in bespoke physiology and biomechanics laboratories.
Learn practical skillsets
We have three teaching on-campus laboratories:
- Strength and Conditioning Suite.
- Human Performance Laboratory.
- Biomechanics/Motion Analysis Laboratory.
Within these, you'll learn practical skillsets such as Olympic lifting and fitness programming, fitness tests that encompass different factors for performance and health, effects of the environment on performance, motion analysis and forces associated with movement.
This course is endorsed by The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Undergraduate Endorsement scheme, one of only two to achieve this in Scotland. It also scored an impressive 90% for Overall Student Satisfaction and 94% for Teaching Quality in the 2022 National Student Survey (NSS)
How the Course Works
Learning and Assessment
Learning consists of a mixture of lectures, practical laboratory classes, seminars/tutorials and independent study.
The practical laboratory classes offer you the chance to learn relevant scientific techniques first hand, and provide an opportunity to engage in research by designing experiments and collecting and analysing data.
The assessment strategy is aimed at developing a variety of skills that are valued by employers. The vast majority of assessment is by coursework-related submissions, such as lab reports, essays, oral and poster presentations, portfolios, reflective logs and practical tests.
Exams form only a small percentage (approximately 15%) of the overall assessment.
Accreditation
The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Undergraduate Programme Endorsement Scheme is awarded to courses that meet criteria covering the necessary foundation of sport and exercise science knowledge, technical skills and professional development competencies required to succeed in the profession. This is one of two courses in Scotland to be awarded this accreditation
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