Sport and Exercise Science

Course description

Do you wish to pursue a sport science, sports therapy or medical related course at university? This course is designed to provide a good working knowledge of sport and exercise science in preparation for university study.The course is made up of 2 modules. The first module introduces the branches of sport and exercise science such as physiology, biomechanics and psychology. This module also seeks to explore the interdisciplinary nature of sport and exercise science and explores the study skills required for university level study.The second module Human Structure and Function is a SCQF Level 7 module (20 credits) aimed to study the branch of the biological sciences that is concerned with the way the body is structured and how it functions. The Human Structure and Function module is a formal University module with formal assessment and study at SCQF Level 7 and with a credit value of 20 credit points.College Certificate - Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science (Wednesdays).Degree Module - Human Structure and Function (SCQF Level 7, 20 credits) (Fridays).

Learning outcome

Course progression:• BSc Sport and Fitness• BSc Sports Therapy• HN Fitness, Health and Exercise• HN Sports Coaching and Development• HN Sports Therapy