BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at Birmingham City University

Our BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science will equip you with the skills to achieve your potential as a practitioner within the sport and exercise industry; either helping leading athletes to achieve their potential or working with members of the public from a diverse range of backgrounds and circumstances to achieve their goals. The course leads onto postgraduate study in areas such as the MSc in Sport and Exercise Nutrition and the MRes in Sport and Exercise Science.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences  |  Department: Sport and Life Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time (optional professional placement)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

It won’t just be about sport — you'll be looking at different aspects of health and people at opposite ends of the health spectrum. Sport and exercise is a large and expanding global industry, and levels of fitness and participation in physical activity are significant issues on the political agenda. Therefore, you’ll be trained to respond to the challenges facing society today, by exploring the profession and its disciplines in encouraging and supporting greater physical activity. Modules include Introduction to Academic Skills for Sport and Exercise, Becoming a Practitioner in Sport and Exercise, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Sport and Exercise Biomechanics, Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Athlete Profiling, Research Skills and Data Analysis.

Career pathways

Sport and Exercise Science covers a wide range of roles, sectors and challenges, giving you a wide range of career options upon graduating. Placements and live case studies, provided by existing sports teams and organisations, will increase your job prospects.

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