BSc Sport, PE and Health Sciences

The BSc (Hons) course in Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, offered by the University of Birmingham, is a comprehensive course that intertwines biology, chemistry, and physics to understand how our bodies function during sport and physical activity, and how they affect health. The course offers learning in state-of-the-art facilities, research-led teaching by experts in their fields and an understanding of the real-world applications of sport and exercise. Course Content: The course equips students with a strong understanding of the sport and exercise and its implications on health while also developing their practical skills. It involves critically analysing sports performance, understanding physiological responses to exercise and considering how psychology influences sports and exercise behaviours. Key Modules: The course comprises core and optional modules. The core modules cover areas like Sport and Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Research Skills and more. Among optional modules, students have a choice from Health and Wellbeing, Exercise Prescription for Health, Performance Psychology, and others. Future Careers: The graduates of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences can find employment opportunities in diverse sectors. They can pursue careers in health sectors, sport and fitness industry, teaching and education services, or as practicing sports therapists, nutritionist and exercise physiologists. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.