BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Learn scientific principles that help athletes perform at their best and discover the role physical activity can play in improving people's health. Our foundation course in Science with Foundation Year is designed to develop the vital underpinning skills in human, sport and earth science needed for studying at degree level. From this course you can progress onto a variety of degrees including biology, earth sciences, psychology, and health sciences.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement | Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise; Psychology of Sport and Performance; Scientific inquiry in Sport and Exercise; Sport and Exercise Physiology; Advanced Sport and Exercise Sciences; Advanced Psychology of Sport and Performance; Exercise as Preventive Medicine; Exercise in Different Environments; Principles of Performance Analysis and Skill Acquisition; Principles of Strength and Conditioning.

Career pathways

In today's health-conscious world, the sports and health industries continue to expand. Sport and exercise scientists have a vital role in keeping sportspeople, athletes and the general population in peak physical health.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels - BBB-BBC. UCAS points - 112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, with 32 points from a Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, PE, Physics, Psychology or Sports Science and the Active Leisure Industry or Sports Studies). T-levels - Merit. Acceptable T Level Subjects: T Level in Health, T Level in Healthcare Science, T Level in Science. BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM. Must be in a Sports related subject. International Baccalaureate - 25. 5 points from a Higher Level from a science subject (biology, chemistry, mathematics, PE, physics, psychology or sports science and the Active Leisure Industry or sports studies). English language: IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. UCAS: 3 years full-time course code — C60K; 4 years full-time with work placement course code – C600.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-sport-and-exercise-science

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