BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

The Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) from the University of Northampton is a comprehensive program that prepares students to apply sport science principles to athletic and health performances. It provides a theoretical foundation and practical work to develop skills that are highly sought in a number of employment sectors. Course Content: The course content involves a deep understanding of scientific aspects of sport and exercise, human performance and the role of physical activity in the promotion of health. It is built around three key disciplines of Sport and Exercise Sciences which include Sport and Exercise Physiology, Sport and Exercise Psychology, and Biomechanics. The interdisciplinary approach of the course allows students to explore the limitations to human performance from a variety of perspectives.Key Modules: The key modules of the course include Exercise, Health, and Lifestyle; Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology; Introduction to Human Bioscience; and Research Process and Practice as well as Advanced Performance Analysis, and Advanced Sport and Exercise Science.Accreditations: The Sport and Exercise Science course at the University of Northampton is officially accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).Future Careers: Following graduation, a range of career opportunities in areas such as health promotion, teaching, sports development, coaching, or postgraduate study is an option. There are also opportunities to work towards careers with professional athletes and teams, NHS, public health roles, teaching, and coaching. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.