BSC (HONS) Sport and Exercise Science

at Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge

TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT

3 years full-time
Year 1

Core modules
Multidisciplinary Sport and Exercise Science 1
Introduction to Sport Coaching and Development
Practical Delivery of Sport and Physical Education
Multidisciplinary Sport and Exercise Science 2
Professional Development - Level 4

Year 2
Core modules
Applied Research Skills
Practical Competencies in Biomechanics
Physiological Profiling for Strength and Power
Psychological Profiling for Sport
Professional Development - Level 5
Ruskin Module

Optional modules
Nutrition for Health and Exercise
Perceptual Motor Skills
Strength and Conditioning
Biomechanics: Analysis of Motion
Physiological Profiling for Endurance

Year 3
Core modules
Physiological Responses to Training
Physiological Basis of Training

Optional modules
Undergraduate Research Project
Advanced Work Placement
Applied Biomechanics
Applied Sports Psychology
Advanced Strength and Conditioning
Performance and Exercise Nutrition
Current Topics in Biomechanics
Exercise Medicine
Contemporary Issues in Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology

Modules are subject to change and availability.

Standard entry requirements

Main

• 104 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent), including a pass in Psychology, Physical Education, Sports Studies or a Science subject.
• 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.
• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
   

Alternatives

• UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas in a related subject are accepted.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted, Higher Level Biology or a related subject is required.
• UCAS Tariff Points from Access to HE Diplomas in a related subject are accepted.
• UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted, related subjects are required.
• UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted, related subjects are required.
• The European Baccalaureate at a minimum overall grade of 60% is accepted, this must include a related subject.
• UCAS Tariff points acquired from the International Baccalaureate Certificate are accepted, related subjects are required.
• HNC qualifications in a related subject are accepted.
• HND qualifications in a related subject are accepted.
   

Important additional notes

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.

Tuition fees for international students (2022/23)
£14,300

International students starting 2022/23 (full-time, per year)
You can pay your tuition fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will also ask you for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter. Details will be in your offer letter.

Careers

There are wide-ranging employment opportunities for sport scientists, from introducing people to sport and exercise, to helping take them to the top. You could work as an athlete-support scientist (with teams and national sports associations), an exercise consultant, a performance analyst, or a clinical psychologist, among other roles in applied health and physical activity and the health and fitness industry.

This course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), the professional development body for the UK's sport and physical activity sector, and the sector's only chartered professional body, meaning employers will view you as "job ready" for roles in sport and physical activity.

We’ll encourage you to improve your employment prospects by making connections with industry. We have links with a range of sporting organisations, including:

• Living Sport (Cambridge and Peterborough Sports Development)
• British Paralympic Association
• British Cycling
• British Judo Association
• Cambridge United FC
• European Space Agency
• British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences
• Physiological Society
• European College of Sports Medicine
• American College of Sports Medicine
• England and Wales Cricket Board
   

Whichever area of sports science interests you, you can be sure you’ll graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities that employers need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships and placements.

Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us, of course. You might decide to stay at ARU and study a postgraduate degree such as our MSc Sport and Exercise Science or MSc Sport Coaching. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.