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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-23 | 2023-07-04 |
| 2024-01-23 | - |
Program Overview
Develop your knowledge of biomechanics, physiology and psychology. You will understand how humans function in sport, physical activity and health environments.
This degree has three core strands:
Biomechanics
will explore how humans create and control movement including athletes’ techniquePhysiology
will cover the structure, function, regulation and performance of bodily systemsPsychology
will examine the role of thoughts, feelings and behaviours in sport and exercise settingsThrough these core strands, you'll apply your knowledge to sports performance and exercise participation to develop an understanding of the relevance of sport and exercise science to current practice.
Along with the core study of biomechanics, physiology and psychology, examples of other topics you will cover include:
In Year 1, you'll develop your functional anatomy knowledge and link it to basic concepts of biomechanics. You’ll build on your knowledge of human physiology and psychology and their application to sport and exercise. You will also develop your skills in research design and statistics.
Through Year 2, you'll advance your knowledge of biomechanics and explore interdisciplinary studies in connection with nutrition and psychology in sport. You’ll apply your biomechanics, physiology and psychology knowledge to sport and exercise medicine, and develop practical skills that relate to sport and exercise science data collection and interpretation.
BSc route
In your final year, you'll design and carry out a year-long research project and study in-depth issues in sport and exercise science. You’ll also be able to tailor your profile towards specific disciplines and choose an area of interdisciplinary study.
MSci route
In your final two years, you will design and carry out an extended, independent research project and study advanced units covering key topics in sport and exercise science at master’s level. You’ll also be able to tailor your profile towards specific disciplines and choose an area of interdisciplinary study.
Use specialist facilities
You'll have access to facilities that support your learning, including laboratories with specialist equipment and the latest technology, including:
Develop your professional skills
We work to provide you with the skills and support to prepare you for employment and further study, such as:
Informed teaching to advance your learning
You’ll learn from experts in sports performance and sports science. Their passion, knowledge and research shape their teaching to enhance your learning experience.
Staff across our Department for Health have specialisms in areas such as:
Prepare for your future
Many of our sport, exercise and health graduates have gone on to work in sport science, public health, exercise medicine and rehabilitation, sports management and sports coaching.
They've worked for organisations such as:
Find out what our graduates go on to do
Specialist facilities for your learning and training
Our £35 million Sports Training Village contains some of the UK’s best sport and exercise facilities, accommodating more than 50 sports. We regularly host major international competitions and provide a dedicated sports training space.
You’ll have access to our biomechanics and physiology labs, containing:
Develop your knowledge of biomechanics, physiology and psychology. You will understand how humans function in sport, physical activity and health environments.
This degree has three core strands:
Biomechanics
will explore how humans create and control movement including athletes’ techniquePhysiology
will cover the structure, function, regulation and performance of bodily systemsPsychology
will examine the role of thoughts, feelings and behaviours in sport and exercise settingsThrough these core strands, you'll apply your knowledge to sports performance and exercise participation to develop an understanding of the relevance of sport and exercise science to current practice.
Along with the core study of biomechanics, physiology and psychology, examples of other topics you will cover include:
In Year 1, you'll develop your functional anatomy knowledge and link it to basic concepts of biomechanics. You’ll build on your knowledge of human physiology and psychology and their application to sport and exercise. You will also develop your skills in research design and statistics.
Through Year 2, you'll advance your knowledge of biomechanics and explore interdisciplinary studies in connection with nutrition and psychology in sport. You’ll apply your biomechanics, physiology and psychology knowledge to sport and exercise medicine, and develop practical skills that relate to sport and exercise science data collection and interpretation.
BSc route
In your final year, you'll design and carry out a year-long research project and study in-depth issues in sport and exercise science. You’ll also be able to tailor your profile towards specific disciplines and choose an area of interdisciplinary study.
MSci route
In your final two years, you will design and carry out an extended, independent research project and study advanced units covering key topics in sport and exercise science at master’s level. You’ll also be able to tailor your profile towards specific disciplines and choose an area of interdisciplinary study.
Use specialist facilities
You'll have access to facilities that support your learning, including laboratories with specialist equipment and the latest technology, including:
Develop your professional skills
We work to provide you with the skills and support to prepare you for employment and further study, such as:
Informed teaching to advance your learning
You’ll learn from experts in sports performance and sports science. Their passion, knowledge and research shape their teaching to enhance your learning experience.
Staff across our Department for Health have specialisms in areas such as:
Prepare for your future
Many of our sport, exercise and health graduates have gone on to work in sport science, public health, exercise medicine and rehabilitation, sports management and sports coaching.
They've worked for organisations such as:
Find out what our graduates go on to do
Specialist facilities for your learning and training
Our £35 million Sports Training Village contains some of the UK’s best sport and exercise facilities, accommodating more than 50 sports. We regularly host major international competitions and provide a dedicated sports training space.
You’ll have access to our biomechanics and physiology labs, containing:
