Sport and Exercise Science
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)University of the West of Scotland
Course details
Course description
**OVERVIEW**
UWS's BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science prepares you for a career where you will learn how exercise can be used to improve health and how to support athletes in maximising their performance.
This degree focuses on the science behind high-performance sport and physical activity for the promotion of health . You’ll develop knowledge, skills and expertise in biomechanics, physiology, strength and conditioning, and sports psychology
This programme is also endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) through their Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (BUES).
**PRACTICAL FOCUS**
The teaching on the BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science is research-led and promotes both health and performance elements of sport and exercise science.
Lab-based and practical tuition and assessments are a key feature of this degree and will develop your hands-on skills and sport and exercise knowledge. You will use newly equipped laboratories, which include labs in: Human Health and Performance; Cardiovascular Imaging; Sport and Exercise Science; Extreme Environments; Exercise and Health Biochemistry; Sport Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation; and Biomechanics as part of your studies.
During the programme, you will undertake work placements with a relevant employer. This placement is specifically designed to develop your skills and experience in the workplace, enhancing your job prospects within the sports industry upon completion of your degree. We have excellent existing links with a number of clubs and organisations, and we also encourage you to identify organisations that you are interested in working with.
**CAREER PROSPECTS**
Graduates of the programme have gone on to become sport scientist, personal trainers, sport science technicians, physiologists, researchers, lecturers, active schools co-ordinators, strength and conditioning coaches, performance analysts, and sport business owners. This means as a sport and exercise scientist you could:
// Work alongside sports coaches to assess and improve athletes’ performance
// Work with doctors to help people improve athletes’ health through physical activity
// Work with hospitals and Primary Care Trusts in areas such as cardiac rehabilitation and health promotion to take part in research projects or contribute to the design and production of sports equipment
**Jobs**
Typical roles include: Sport Scientist, Performance Analyst, Strength and conditioning Coach, Sport Physiologists, Personal Trainer.
**Further Studies**
Many of our graduates have successfully progressed to postgraduate study such as taught Masters (MSc) courses or research degrees (MRes, MPhil, PhD) in sport, exercise or health areas.
Subjects
- Exercise science
- Sports science
Entry requirements
Scottish HNC minimum entry requirements: Pass
Entry to Year 1 with a HNC with a B in the Graded Unit in one of the following: Applied Sports Science; Fitness, Health and Exercise; Sports Therapy.
Scottish HND minimum entry requirements: Pass
Year 3 entry with HND with AA in the Graded Units in the following: Applied Sports Science; Fitness Health and Exercise.
Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: A,A,B,B
Including a science, Biology preferred or PE.
Course options
Course details
Full time
4th Sep 2023 to 4th Sep 2027
Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Lanarkshire Campus
UWS
Eco Campus, Stephenson Place
Hamilton International Technology Park
Hamilton
G72 0LH