Turn your passion in sport and exercise into a career. Develop an expert understanding of human movement. Explore the health benefits of exercise. Discover the challenges of transforming elite athletes into world champions.
Looking for a rewarding yet challenging career in sport? Study our Sport and Exercise Science degree. Focus on improving sporting performance to help individuals achieve their personal potential. From turning a great athlete into a global star, to assisting a patient work their way out of chronic conditions.
You’ll study a range of modules that draw from physiology, psychology and biomechanics. This gives you an in-depth understanding of the human body. What’s more, you can shape the modules to focus on either Health and Fitness or Performance. All taught in our advanced sports science laboratories and our multi-million-pound Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre and Sports Arena.
We support our students with building their industry experience at university. Our rich industry connections allow our students to work with professional athletes at some of the country’s leading sports teams. Then, in your final year, you’ll tackle a research project. This gives you a deep dive into an area of sport and exercise science that interests you most. Preparing you for work in the industry or for further study.
Why study with us
- Ranked 2nd in the North West for Graduate Prospect Outcomes in Sport Science - Good University Guide 2023.
- Get taught by expert industry-active coaches, researchers and academics on this professional endorsed degree. Accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).
- Ranked in the top 3 in the North West and the top 5 nationally for Student Satisfaction in Sports Science - Good University Guide 2023.
Studying Sport and Exercise Science
- You’ll take a multidisciplinary approach. You'll study a range of modules covering physiology, psychology and biomechanics.
- This course offers a strong vocational focus, giving you the practical skills you’ll need in a range of career paths. You’ll have the opportunity to work with professional sports clubs and athletes. You'll build professional skills and gain career-boosting experience.
- You’ll have the option of achieving Level 2 and Level 3 industry recognised qualifications in Gym Instruction, Personal Training and Exercise Referral.
Module overview
Compulsory modules
• XS1003: Introduction to Psychology in Sport & Exercise
• XS1078: Functional Anatomy
• XS1100: Introduction to Biomechanics in Sport
• XS1205: Planning and Instructing Exercise for Health and Fitness
• XS1902: Principles of Physiology and Scientific Enquiry
Year 2
Compulsory modules
• XS2003: Sport & Exercise Psychology
• XS2100: Sport Biomechanics
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XS2902: Applied Physiology & Scientific Enquiry
Optional modules
• TL2026: Performance Analysis for Sport
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XS2031: Common Sports Injuries & Injury Prevention
• XS2206: Advanced Principles of Exercise and Training
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XS2601: Performance Nutrition
Year 3
Compulsory modules
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TL3172: Consultancy Project
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XS3900: Double Research Project
Optional modules
• TL3147: Applied Performance Analysis for High Performance Sport
• XS3004: Theory and Practice in Sport Psychology
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XS3005: Professional Work Experience 2
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XS3101: Biomechanics of Posture and Injury in Sport
• XS3103: Training Prescription for the Elite Athlete
• XS3104: Advanced movement analysis in strength & conditioning
• XS3200: Exercise Referral
Course delivery
Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Future careers in sport and exercise
Our Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) degree programme will get you working. There is a strong vocational emphasis on the skills you’ll need for a rewarding career.
This is a degree made for those enthusiastic about working in the field of sport and fitness. Today, you’ll find our graduates at work in a broad range of sectors. From sports bodies, elite sports clubs, leisure companies, gyms and hotels, to retail businesses, local authorities, education and the NHS. Some have even used this degree as a springboard for a career in the armed services or police force.
You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level, opening even more doors for your career. You can go into areas like physiotherapy, sports medicine or research.
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