BSc (Hons.) Sport and Exercise Science

The Sport and Exercise Science degree course offered by the University of Kent gives students the opportunity to learn how to optimize athletic performance by studying biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, and psychology. It emphasizes hands-on experience and real-world applications, and also arms students with the skills necessary to pursue a career in sports, health, and recreational industries.Course Content: The course is divided into three stages. Stage 1 includes Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology, Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology, and Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise. In Stage 2, students study Exercise, Health, and Behavior, Skills for Sport and Exercise Scientists, and Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science. Stage 3 allows for specialization in Sports Science or Exercise Science with topics including Coaching Science and Physical Activity in Health and Disease.Key Modules: Key modules include Human Physiological Functioning, Advanced Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sport and Exercise Nutrition, and Independent Research Project in Sport and Exercise Science.Accreditations: The University of Kent's Sport and Exercise Science degree is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).Future Careers: Graduates from this course have been successful in careers in exercise and health promotion, sports coaching, postgraduate study, teacher training, sports development roles, and in the health sector, specifically within cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.