BSc (Hons)Sports Science

Study location	United Kingdom, London (Medway Campus)
Type	Bachelor courses, sandwich
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	C600

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) Good exam results in Mathematics The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) CAE: 169 overall

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Applicant will be required to attend an interview.

More information	gre.ac.uk/ug/engsci/c600

Overview

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Programme structure

Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Functional Anatomy & Biomechanics 1 (15 credits)
Human Physiology (15 credits)
Physiological Basis of Sport and Exercise Performance (15 credits)
Research Methods 1 (30 credits)
Introduction to Performance Analysis (30 credits)
Introduction to Sport Psychology (15 credits)

Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Functional Anatomy & Biomechanics 2 (15 credits)
Sport and Exercise Physiology (15 credits)
Exercise Testing and Training (15 credits)
Research Methods 2 (30 credits)
Sport and Exercise Nutrition (15 credits)
Applied Performance Analysis (15 credits)
Sport & Exercise Psychology (15 credits)

Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Work Placement Course – MS

Year 4
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Planning for Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
Independent Research Project (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 75 credits from this list of options.

Muscle Physiology and Training (15 credits)
Control and Disorders of Movement (15 credits)
Advanced Exercise Physiology (15 credits)
Applied Nutrition in Sport and Exercise (15 credits)
Sport Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation (15 credits)
Analysis and Training of Performance (15 credits)
Current Issues in Sport & Exercise Psychology (15 credits)

Career opportunities

Recent graduates have secured roles in areas such as sports science support, sports development, and health education and promotion. You may become self-employed as, for example, a personal trainer or sports adviser or continue on to postgraduate programmes in areas such as teaching, physiotherapy or research.