BSc Sports and Exercise Science

at University of Essex

How can athletes optimise their training and performance? How can individuals and communities improve their physical activity, health and well-being? Our inter-disciplinary team of scientists and practitioners will help you understand the role of physiology, psychology, biomechanics and nutrition in sports and exercise science.

Our BSc Sports and Exercise Science course will give you a new and exciting perspective on the world of sport, exercise, health and physical fitness.

Your study topics include:
 

• How and why different energy systems are deployed at different exercise intensities
• Biomechanical principles behind acute and chronic sporting injuries, and how these can be applied to prevent injuries
• The role of ergogenic aids in improving athletic performance
• How physical activity and nutrition can reduce the risk of cardio-metabolic disease
• The design and implementation of psychological skills training programmes