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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Clifton Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Sport and exercise goes beyond physical fitness: it involves unlocking the full potential of human performance, enhancing mental wellbeing, cultivating teamwork, and contributing to a healthier, more resilient society.On our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree, you’ll delve into technique, strategy, physiology and more to determine how teams and individuals can maximise their sports performance. Working on live briefs set by our industry partners, you’ll be a driving force for success.But it doesn’t stop there. A healthy community is a happy community, and by getting involved with our Sport and Wellbeing Academy, you can give local people the tools and confidence to improve their lifestyles – from schoolchildren to adults of all ages and fitness levels.Sport and exercise science at NTU is about putting theory into practice, and seeing how you can make a difference to people’s lives. If you’re after a degree which gets you working hands-on with sportspeople, drives positive change, and opens doors to the fitness, sporting and wellbeing industries, look no further.BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at NTU isn’t just about science and theory: it’s about action. You’ll apply your learning to real life and real people from the get-go, and complete briefs set by our industry partners. Your projects could involve devising strategies for how athletes operate in different environmental climates; investigating the impact of age on performance in U9 to U15 football players; or examining the techniques of an Olympic sport using motion analysis software.From Year Two onwards, you’ll benefit from a broad range of optional modules – covering topics from illness and talent development to contemporary issues in sport – which allow you to tailor your degree and home in on your desired career path.
Study highlights include:- Work on live briefs for big industry players, including the NHS, Sportstest and Nottingham Forest FC.- Take your learning beyond the classroom, with projects across our local community, visits to major sporting venues, and field trips around the UK.- Gain crucial work experience on an optional paid or voluntary placement year, working for organisations like local schools, sports clubs or physiotherapists.- Get familiar with advanced industry-standard sports science facilities, including specialist laboratories and purpose-built sports performance analysis suites.- Complete an independent sports project of your choice in your final year, reflecting your professional interests and bringing together everything you’ve learnt on your degree.- Boost your employability further by becoming a certified personal trainer, or by learning a language alongside your sports and exercise science studies on our University Language Programme (ULP).
BASES EndorsementThis course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. This endorsement recognises the high quality teaching on this course and its relevance to industry, putting you in a great place when you graduate.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level :
112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including a PE or a Science subject)
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