**Overview** Pushing boundaries. Breaking records. Training in extreme environments. On this BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree, you’ll examine performance, explore athletes’ limits, and understand how physical exercise benefits health. This course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES). You’ll study a combination of theory, research and laboratory techniques so you can understand and apply the scientific principles that help humans perform at their best. But it’s not just about elite athletes. You’ll help develop tools everyone can use to improve their lives. You’ll become a passionate advocate for the important role sport science plays in today’s society. You’ll put your learning into practice in our advanced sports facilities – including our biomechanics and physiology labs, climatic chambers, immersion pool and swimming flume, as well as our fantastic new sports centre with a 100-station gym, fitness studios, ski simulator, climbing wall and 8-lane swimming pool. You could also gain valuable professional experience on a placement with a local sports and health provider on an optional sandwich year. Previous graduates have worked with the likes of Sussex County Cricket Club, Global Premiership Soccer (USA), and Portsmouth Football Club. You can gain qualifications in first aid and national coaching, so you can step into careers in industry, professional sport, health and education. **Endorsed by:** This course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES). **What you'll experience** On this course you'll: - Be taught by expert staff with industry-relevant accreditations who are actively engaged in research projects that inform the future of sport and exercise science - Put what you learn into practice using our ties to local sports and healthcare providers - Be able to get specialist qualifications that match your career aspirations in areas such as first aid, coaching and gym instruction - Boost your transferable skills such as teamwork, decision making, communication and time management Sport and Exercise Science facilities you'll be able to use include: - a biomechanics lab - a physiology lab - climatic chambers for manipulating temperature, humidity and altitude (including one at sub-zero temperatures, for polar preparation) - an immersion pool - a swimming flume - a portable EMG system for measuring muscle activity - a motion tracking system with integrated force platforms **Careers and opportunities** When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry. **What can you do with a Sport and Exercise Science degree?** Previous BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science graduates have gone on to work in roles in areas such as: - the NHS - health and fitness training - teaching and education - strength and conditioning - sport science support (UK Sport, EIS, professional clubs) **What jobs can you do with a Sport and Exercise Science degree?** Roles our graduates have taken on include: - PE teacher - fitness instructor - NVQ coordinator - sports development officer - sports and exercise scientist - sports therapist and physiotherapist - cardiac rehabilitation technician After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

Year 1 Core modules in this year include: - Introduction to Sport and Exercise - Biomechanics - Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology - Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology Year 2 Core modules in this year include: - Advanced Exercise Physiology - Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise - Preparing Research, Innovation or Enterprise Projects - Psychology of Sport and Exercise - Principles of Performance Analysis Optional modules in this year currently include: - Exercise in Different Environments - Nutrition for Sport, Exercise and Health - Physical Activity and Exercise for Healthy Ageing - Principles of Skill Acquisition - Strength and Conditioning for Sport, Exercise and Health Placement year (optional) On this course, you can choose an optional placement year between your 2nd and 3rd year of studies or after your 3rd year. During the study abroad placement year, you'll experience life at a university in another country. Alternatively, you can spend a year developing your experience in industry in the UK or abroad with the work placement year. We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your situation and ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year. Year 3 Core modules in this year include: - Project Optional modules in this year currently include: - Advanced Sports Nutrition - Advanced Strength and Conditioning - Applications of Exercise Physiology - Applied Skill Acquisition - Biomechanics in Practice - Biopsychosocial Approaches to Physical Activity and Health Promotion - Environmental Physiology - Introduction to Teaching - Professional Development - Professional Practice in Sports Psychology 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.

You’ll be assessed through written exams, essays and lab reports, individual or group presentations, practical exercises. You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: C600

Institution code: P80

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The following entry points are available for this course:

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We welcome applications for advanced entry. If you’d like to apply for advanced entry, you need to select the required year when you complete your UCAS application.

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic	54.0	An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)	79.0	79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Cambridge English Advanced		Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English Proficiency		Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity ISE		Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

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EU	9250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
International	16200.0	Year 1

Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship Placement Year and Year abroad: UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £925 | EU – £925 (including Transition Scholarship)| International (Non-EU) – £1,800. Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation. For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees

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