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Sports and Exercise Science (Including Placement Year) BSc (Hons)

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    03-OCT-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

How can athletes optimise their training and performance? How can individuals and communities improve their physical activity, health and well-being? Our inter-disciplinary team of scientists and practitioners will help you understand the role of physiology, psychology, biomechanics and nutrition in sports and exercise science.Our BSc Sports and Exercise Science course will give you a new and exciting perspective on the world of sport, exercise, health and physical fitness.


Your study topics include:

- How and why different energy systems are deployed at different exercise intensities- Biomechanical principles behind acute and chronic sporting injuries, and how these can be applied to prevent injuries- The role of ergogenic aids in improving athletic performance- How physical activity and nutrition can reduce the risk of cardio-metabolic disease- The design and implementation of psychological skills training programmesPractical work in your first two years provides you with the professional and scientific skills you need to conduct your own research project in your final year, and to make the transition to postgraduate study or on to a fulfilling career in a range of industries, especially sport, health and education.As part of our School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences you鈥檒l have an exciting opportunity to join a community specifically focused on sports and exercise science, sports therapy and physiotherapy. We bring together internationally recognised research, share knowledge, and enhance placement and vocational opportunities for our students and graduates.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 20,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sports Science

    35th out of 86 12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    138 65%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    58th

    22

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 77%

    61st

    23

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