BSc (Hons) Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences
University of Portsmouth
Key Information
Campus location
Southsea, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 29,135 *
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* for UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students/EU residents | £50,400: international students
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Introduction
If you see yourself turning your passion for sport and exercise into an exciting global career, this BSc (Hons) Sport, Health, and Exercise Sciences dual degree course is for you.
Based in Portsmouth and Perth, Western Australia, you'll explore areas such as sports psychology, biomechanics and exercise physiology, and develop skills to help everyone – from elite athletes looking to set new records to those who play sports for fun – get the most out of exercise.
You'll experience another culture, get access to further expertise and high-tech equipment, and gain an international perspective that will help set you apart when you embark on your career.
Course highlights
- Build practical experience using industry-standard tech in our labs, including an immersion pool and swimming flume, motion capture systems and climatic chambers for manipulating temperature, humidity and altitude – one at sub-zero temperatures for polar preparation
- Explore new aspects of sport and exercise science while studying in Australia, such as clinical and rehabilitation techniques essential for careers in healthcare
- Be able to get specialist qualifications that match your career aspirations in areas such as first aid, coaching and gym instruction
- Put what you learn into practice using links to local sports and healthcare providers
- Learn from expert staff who are actively engaged in research projects that inform the future of the sport and exercise science
Advantages of dual degrees
This course is a dual degree (also known as a double degree).
When you complete the course successfully, you'll have 2 degrees:
- BSc (Hons) Sport, Health, and Exercise Sciences from the University of Portsmouth
- BSc International Exercise and Sports Science from Edith Cowan University
Dual degrees allow you to achieve 2 degrees in 3.5 or 4 years rather than 6 years.
You'll benefit from a global education experience and the high-calibre teaching expertise, latest research and modern facilities at 2 universities. You'll also develop a more comprehensive knowledge of the global sport and exercise science than on a single degree and gain an understanding of different cultures, which will help you work more effectively with people from different backgrounds.
All of this will help you stand out in a competitive job market after you graduate.
Location – Portsmouth and Perth, Australia
You'll be based in Portsmouth in years 1 and 2, and for 6 months at the end of the course. You'll spend year 3 in Perth, Western Australia at Edith Cowan University.
You'll get support with travel arrangements, visas, finding accommodation and accessing loans and other funding that can help pay for your study and living costs when you're in Australia.
Edith Cowan University is one of the top 100 young universities in the world one of the top 100 universities in the Asia-Pacific regions (Times Higher Education 2019 and 2020). The Good Universities Guide 2021 gives the University 5 out of 5 stars for its learner resources, student support, teaching quality and overall experience.
Like Portsmouth, Perth offers a mix of city and outdoor living. It's a great base for exploring Western Australia and beyond.
Endorsed by:
This course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES).
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Curriculum
Modules
Year 1 (at Portsmouth)
Core modules in this year include:
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Biomechanics – 40 credits
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology – 40 credits
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology – 40 credits
There are no optional modules this year.
Year 2 (at Portsmouth)
Core modules in this year include:
- Advanced Exercise Physiology – 20 credits
- Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise – 20 credits
- Psychology of Sport and Exercise – 20 credits
- Work-based Learning – 20 credits
Optional modules in this year include:
- Exercise in Different Environments – 20 credits
- Nutrition for Sport, Exercise and Health – 20 credits
- Physical Activity and Exercise for Healthy Ageing – 20 credits
- Principles of Performance Analysis – 20 credits
- Principles of Skill Acquisition – 20 credits
- Strength and Conditioning for Sport, Exercise and Health – 20 credits
Year 3 (at Edith Cowan University)
Core modules:
- Statistical Research Methods
- Exercise Rehabilitation
- Motor Learning and Control
- Lifespan Growth and Development
- Sports Injury Prevention and Management
- Conditioning for Team Sport Athletes
Optional modules:
- Performance Analysis and Player Monitoring
- Exercise Delivery
- Advanced Resistance Training
- Principles of Practices of Resistance Training
Year 4 (at Portsmouth)
Core modules in this year include:
- Project – 40 credits
Optional modules in this year include:
- Advanced Sports Nutrition – 20 credits
- Advanced Strength and Conditioning – 20 credits
- Applications of Exercise Physiology – 20 credits
- Applied Skill Acquisition – 20 credits
- Biomechanics in Practice – 20 credits
- Biopsychosocial Approaches to Physical Activity and Health Promotion – 20 credits
- Environmental Physiology – 20 credits
- Professional Practice in Sports Psychology – 20 credits
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry, and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Sport, health and exercise science work experience
This course includes a work-based learning core module. You'll complete 20 hours of work experience across a range of industry sectors related to sport, health and exercise science, with direct mentorship from academic members of staff.
You'll get to see a range of career journey presentations from alumni and subject experts and we'll use these links to encourage work-based activities across the sectors of sport, health and exercise science.
Rankings
Sports science at the University of Portsmouth is ranked 3rd of all post-1992 universities for research quality
Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
Career Opportunities
Sport, health and exercise science focuses on the scientific principles behind exercise performance. It combines physiology, psychology, biomechanics and nutrition management skills to examine the relationship between exercise and the human body, revolutionising the way sportspeople train and condition themselves.
A report by The Physiological Society found that over the course of their careers, sport and exercise science graduates earn on average £667,000 more than their non-graduate peers. What's more, the experience you gain during your year at Edith Cowan University in Australia will be invaluable to your employment prospects.
Gain a global perspective on sport and exercise science
As part of this thriving industry, you'll have the skills to develop and rehabilitate athletes of all ages or take a non-scientific career route such as teaching, sports journalism, sports marketing or advertising.
You could also study sport, health and exercise science further at the postgraduate level, such as with our Sports Performance MSc or Applied Exercise Physiology MSc.
What areas can you work in with a sport, health and exercise sciences degree?
When you graduate, you could work in areas such as:
- health and fitness training
- teaching and education
- strength and conditioning
- sports therapy
- physiotherapy
- sport science support (UK Sport, EIS, professional clubs)
- cardiac rehabilitation
- postgraduate study or research
Potential roles
Roles you could take on include:
- PE teacher
- fitness instructor
- NVQ coordinator
- sports development officer
- sports and exercise scientist
- sports therapist and physiotherapist
- cardiac rehabilitation technician
- clinical exercise psychologist
Ongoing careers support
To give you the best chance of securing the ideal job when you graduate, our Careers and Employability Service can help you find relevant work experience during your course.
We'll work with you to identify placements, internships, voluntary roles and freelancing opportunities that will complement your studies and allow you to use the skills you've learnt.
We'll also be available to help, advise and support you for up to 5 years as you advance in your career.
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