BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at York St John University

If you aspire to have a successful career in sport, science and research, then this is the degree for you. Exercise scientists work alongside athletes to enhance performance and promote healthy living in the general population. By applying sport science principles, you will gain the necessary skills to develop a successful career within the elite sport industry or within the community to make a positive change. You will learn how to apply the knowledge of an exercise scientist through a practical based degree within specialist spaces.

Faculty: School of Health Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full time | 6 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise; Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology; Working in Sport and Exercise; Kinesiology and the Biomechanical Principles of Human Movement; Introduction to Research Methods in Sport; Sport and Social Issues; Principles of Exercise and Physical Activity for Health; Theory and Research in Sport and Exercise Psychology. Optional modules include Sport, Education and Society; Professional Placement.

Career pathways

As a graduate of this course you could find yourself working with anyone from elite athletes to older people using exercise to keep healthy. The skills you develop will also benefit you in a range of other careers in sport and health. Example roles include Sport science; Exercise physiology; Sport psychology; Sport and clinical biomechanics; Research; Coaching; Teaching; Personal training.

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