BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science

The BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science course at the University of Central Lancashire covers in-depth knowledge of the principles and theories related to sport, exercise, and physical activities. It provides a multi-disciplinary understanding required for a successful career in the sport, health, and fitness industries.Course Content: The course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how scientific principles underpin performance in sports and exercise. It covers topics such as physiology, psychology, biomechanics, and nutrition. Students also learn about research methods, laboratory techniques, and application of sport and exercise sciences in professional practice.Key Modules: Some of the core modules include Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sport and Exercise Physiology, Sport and Exercise Biomechanics, and Research Methods for Sport and Exercise Sciences. Students also choose optional modules from a selection including Fitness and Health Assessment, Elite and Youth Sports Performers, Nutrition for Sport and Exercise.Accreditations: The course is endorsed by SkillsActive, the sector skills council for active leisure and learning, and satisfies the requirements for the Register for Exercise Professionals Level 2 fitness instructor award.Future Careers: The course opens up a wide range of career paths including roles in sports counseling, exercise prescription, and rehabilitation in the healthcare sector, sports and health promotion, professional sports coaching, personal training, teaching, and postgraduate research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.