Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

at University of Bath

Compulsory course units
 

Year 1
 

• Human physiology
• Functional anatomy and biomechanics
• Sport and exercise psychology
• Research and study skills for sport, health and exercise scientists
• Applied practice in sport and exercise
• Human biochemistry
   

Year 2
 

• Physiology of exercise, health and nutrition
• Psychology of sport and exercise participation
• Biomechanics and motor control
• Sport and exercise medicine
• Research skills and statistics for sport, exercise and health scientists
   

Year 3
 

• Research project
• Tackling interdisciplinary challenges
   

Two units from:
 

• Physiology of exercise, health and disease
• Nutrition and metabolism
• Further biomechanics
• Behavioural science applied to physical activity and health
   

One to two units from:
 

• Applied sport biomechanics
• Clinical biomechanics
• Applied sport psychology
• The science of physical sensation
   

Zero to one unit from:
 

• Exercise prescription
• Nutrition and health
• Environmental and occupational exercise physiology

Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying topics in sport and exercise science, such as human anatomy, the science of high performance or sport psychology. This might include relevant reading, voluntary or work experience or involvement in sport clubs or teams.
 

You will need a strong performance in a core science (or Psychology) or mathematics subject as part of your entry qualifications. We cannot accept Geography or PE in place of a science subject for this degree.
 

Consider a range of factors when assessing your application for this course, including your previous academic performance (such as GCSEs), your personal statement, your predicted grades and the combination of subjects you study at A level (or equivalent).
 

Your personal statement should explain your motivation for choosing this degree and any relevant non-academic interests and achievements. You are more likely to be successful if you demonstrate a keen interest in topics relevant to both computer science and mathematics through relevant reading, extracurricular or co-curricular activities, or work experience.
 

Strong performance in Mathematics is essential, both in your entry qualifications and any previous study. If you are studying A levels we strongly prefer that you take a full A level in Further Mathematics, which forms part of our typical offer. Offers are available for applicants who have only studied Further Mathematics at AS level or have not studied it at all. Also prefer applicants who have previously studied Computer Science, however, you do not need to have done so to be suitable for this course.
 

Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard)
 

• An average of 85% across four subjects with 85% in Mathematics and Physics.

• Do not accept Physical Education as one of these four subjects.

• These requirements are for the CBSE and CISCE boards.

• A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
   

English language requirements
 

• Category C
   

You will normally need one of the following:
 

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components

• IELTS Indicator: 6.5 with 6.0 in each component

• TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components

• TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition: 90 overall with 21 in each component

International Fees per Year 

£26,200

Graduates from courses are in demand by a wide range of employers. This includes sport science support, public health, exercise medicine and rehabilitation, sports management, sports coaching and development.