BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

at Plymouth Marjon University

1st Year

• Professional practice
• Sport, exercise & health psychology
• Anatomy and physiology for sport and exercise
• Introduction to human movement and biomechanics
• Conditioning principles for sport, exercise and health
• Introduction to sport and exercise nutrition

2nd Year

• Sport and exercise psychology
• Work-based learning: sport and exercise science
• Performance and technique analysis for sport
• Sport and exercise physiology
• Research methods and analysis in sport and health sciences
• Applied strength and conditioning for sport and exercise*
• Nutrition for health and performance*
• Exercise prescription and the fitness professional*
• Advanced lifestyle practitioner*
• Entrepreneurship and small business management*

3rd Year

• Honours project
• Performance biomechanics*
• Injury biomechanics*
• Performance physiology*
• Environmental physiology*
• Contemporary sport and exercise psychology*
• Applied sport psychology*
• Applied interdisciplinary sport and exercise science*
• Advances in strength and conditioning*
• Nutrition for strength and conditioning*
• Advanced nutrition for sport and exercise*
• Nutrition across the lifespan*

Three A-levels at grades BBC or above

Or BTEC triple grades DMM or above

Or Access 30-42 with 18D

And GCSE English Language at grade 4 or grade C or above

Non-traditional learners are encouraged to apply and we will consider their work experience and ability to work at this level

In addition, preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Engagement in sport as a participant, coach, leader or volunteer
• NGB awards
• Leadership awards (such as JSLA, CSLA, HSLA)
• Work experience in an appropriate sports environment

Fees UK students: £9,250 per annum

Fees for International students: £12,500 per annum

Many graduates go on to work in the sport and fitness sector for employers such as Exeter Chiefs, Plymouth Argyle, the Royal Marines, the NHS and Virgin Active. Others go on to work in schools, in roles ranging from sports coach to sport and exercise scientist at a specialist sport academy. Graduates have also pursued postgraduate studies in health and exercise science, nutrition and education.