Sport and Exercise Science - BSc (Hons)

at University of Kent

Stage 1

Compulsory modules currently include

• SPOR3130 - Introduction to Sport & Exercise Nutrition (15 credits)

• SPOR3380 - Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology (30 credits)

• SPOR3440 - Introduction to Sport & Exercise Psychology (15 credits)

• SPOR3540 - Anatomy and Biomechanics of Movement (30 credits)

• SPOR3550 - Research in Sport and Exercise Sciences (30 credits)

• SPOR4001 - Sports Academic Advising and Skills Development I (1 credits)

Stage 2

Compulsory modules currently include

• SPOR5340 - Exercise Physiology (30 credits)

• SPOR5330 - Applied Nutrition for Sports Performance (15 credits)

• SPOR5690 - Sport and Exercise Psychology (15 credits)

• SPOR5770 - Biomechanical Analysis (15 credits)

• SPOR5920 - Research Methods, Design & Planning (30 credits)

• SPOR5270 - Exercise For Special Populations (15 credits)

Stage 3

Students take the one compulsory module and then must select a total of 45 credits from a list of optional modules that will be provided by the School. 
 

Compulsory modules currently include

• SPOR5660 - Research Study in Sport Science (45 credits)

• A level

  BBB including one of Biology, Geography, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Psychology, Geology, Physics, Maths or any Joint Science at grade B or above.
   

•  GCSE

  Mathematics grade C / 4
   

•  Access to HE Diploma

  The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant subjects at merit grade or above.
   

•  BTEC Nationals

  Distinction, Distinction, Merit in Countryside Management, Animal Management or Applied Science. Other subjects will be considered on a case-by-case basis

   

•  International Baccalaureate

  30 points overall or 15 points at HL, including 5 at HL or 6 at SL in Biology, Geography, Environmental Science, Psychology, Geology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths.

   

•  International Foundation Programme

  Pass all components of the University of Kent International Foundation Programme with a 60% overall average including 60% in LZ045 Life Sciences (1 & 2), 60% in LZ036 Academic Skills (and 50% in LZ013 Maths and Statistics if you do not hold GCSE Maths at 4/C or equivalent).

   

•  T level

  The University will consider applicants holding T level qualifications in subjects closely aligned to the course.
  
  IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)

• Home full-time

£9250
 

• EU full-time

£15900
 

• International full-time

£21200

You graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience. In addition, you also develop the key transferable skills sought by employers, such as:
 

• excellent communication skills
• work independently or as part of a team
• the ability to solve problems and think analytically
• time management.
   

This means that our graduates are well equipped for careers across a range of fields and have gone on to work in sports science support for elite athletes, professional sports teams, teaching and in the NHS for physical activity, exercise referral or health promotion.