BSc (Hons) Applied Sports & Exercise Sciences

The Applied Sports and Exercise Sciences course at Wrexham Glyndwr University is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in a range of careers within sport, health, and exercise industries. This course offers a comprehensive understanding of the biological, psychological, and social sciences behind sport and exercise performance. Furthermore, it also emphasizes practical training to develop industry-specific skills. Course Content: The course delivers a variety of essential modules that integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Students will cover topics such as human biology, chemistry, and biochemistry; human physiology; sport psychology; biomechanics; exercise prescription, and more.Key Modules: Some of the core modules include Foundations of Biology, Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Physical Activity & Health, Advanced Exercise Psychology, Advanced Nutrition, and Fitness for Special Populations.Accreditations: The course is endorsed by SkillsActive, allowing students to earn additional qualifications relevant to employers in the fitness industry. It's also accredited by the Royal Society of Biology as part of their Degree Accreditation Programme.Future Careers: Graduates from this course have an opportunity to follow a career path in health and fitness instruction, sports coaching, personal training, health promotion, teaching, sports development, and sports science support. Additionally, they can pursue further studies at the postgraduate level. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.