BSc Hons Sport and Exercise Science

The BSc (Hons) in Sports and Exercise Science offered at Swansea University is a comprehensive course designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the complexities of sport and exercise. The program has a strong hands-on approach combining theoretical study with practical application, allowing students to develop critical skills in the discipline.Course Content: The course seeks to educate students on the effects of sport and exercise on the human body from a physiological, psychological and biomechanical perspective. Sport and exercise science principles and methods are taught through a blend of lectures, tutorials, laboratories, and independent study. The course adopts an interdisciplinary approach blending biomechanics, physiology, and psychology to enhance the students’ knowledge of how various factors affect physical performance.Key Modules: Students will study a variety of modules such as Fundamentals of Exercise Science, Training Principles and Sports Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Introduction to biomechanics and kinesiology, Research methods in sport and exercise, Managing Sports Injuries and rehabilitation, among others.Accreditations: The BSc Sports and Exercise Science course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).Future Careers: Graduates from this course have moved to successful careers in roles such as Health and Fitness Instructors, PE Teachers, Sports Development Officers, and Sports and Exercise Scientists, in organisations like the NHS, private hospitals, schools, colleges, and sports organisations. Others have pursued further studies in Physiotherapy, Sports Psychology, Strength and Conditioning, and Sports Nutrition among others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.