Are you interested in improving the sporting performance of others, understanding the health benefits of physical activity and studying overseas? On this BSc (Hons) Sport, Health, and Exercise Sciences dual degree course, you'll study in Portsmouth and Australia and turn your interest into a fulfilling career you can take anywhere around the world. Studying fields including sports psychology, sports biomechanics and exercise physiology, you'll: - Learn how to apply best practice exercise techniques to help others reach their personal and professional health goals - Use a combination of theory, research and practical lab techniques to understand and improve people's physical performance, while helping them minimise the risks of sport-related injuries - Develop skills and knowledge to help everyone – from elite athletes who want to achieve new records in their sporting disciple to those who play sports for fun – get the most out of exercise - In year 3, you'll study in Australia at Edith Cowan University. You'll experience another culture, get access to further expertise and high-tech equipment, and gain an international perspective that will help set you apart when you embark on your career. By the end of the course, you'll have extensive knowledge of the fields of professional sport, health and exercise science. You'll be ready to take on a variety of professional scientific or non-scientific roles in the private, corporate and government sectors of the sports industry. You could also study sport, health and exercise science further at postgraduate level. **Advantages of dual degrees** This course is a dual degree (also known as a double degree). When you complete the course successfully, you'll have 2 degrees: - BSc (Hons) Sport, Health, and Exercise Sciences from the University of Portsmouth - BSc International Exercise and Sports Science from Edith Cowan University Dual degrees allow you to achieve 2 degrees in 3.5 or 4 years rather than 6 years. You'll benefit from a global education experience and the high-calibre teaching expertise, latest research and modern facilities at 2 universities. You'll also develop a more comprehensive knowledge of global sport and exercise science than on a single degree and gain an understanding of different cultures, which will help you work more effectively with people from different backgrounds. All of this will help you stand out in a competitive job market after you graduate. **Location - Portsmouth and Perth, Australia** You'll be based in Portsmouth in years 1 and 2, and for 6 months at the end of the course. You'll spend year 3 in Perth, Western Australia at Edith Cowan University. You'll get support with travel arrangements, visas, finding accommodation and accessing loans and other funding that can help pay for your study and living costs when you're in Australia. Edith Cowan University is one of the top 100 young universities in the world one of the top 100 universities in the Asia-Pacific regions (Times Higher Education 2019 and 2020). The Good Universities Guide 2021 gives the University 5 out of 5 stars for its learner resources, student support, teaching quality and overall experience. **Facilities and equipment you'll use includes:** - A biomechanics lab - A physiology lab - An immersion pool and swimming flume - A portable EMG system to measure how muscles activate and fatigue during sport - Infrared motion analysis to understand how the body should move for best practice training - Climatic chambers for manipulating temperature, humidity and altitude (including one at sub-zero temperatures for polar preparation) - Force plates to assess total force and rate of force development for athletes, which helps you prescribe the correct exercise programme for them - GymAware and PUSH bands for carrying out Velocity Based Training (VBT)

Year 1 (at Portsmouth) Core modules: - Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology - Introduction to Sport and Exercise Biomechanics - Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology There are no optional modules in this year. Year 2 (at Portsmouth) Core modules: - Advanced Exercise Physiology - Psychology of Sport and Exercise - Work Based Learning - Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise Optional modules: - Nutrition for Sport, Exercise and Health - Principles of Skill Acquisition - Exercise in Different Environments - Strength and Conditioning for Sport, Exercise and Health - Physical Activity and Exercise for Healthy Ageing - Principles in Performance Analysis Year 3 (at Edith Cowan University, Western Australia) Core modules: - Statistical Research Methods - Exercise Rehabilitation - Motor Learning and Control - Lifespan Growth and Development - Sports Injury Prevention and Management - Conditioning for Team Sport Athletes Optional modules: - Performance Analysis and Player Monitoring - Exercise Delivery - Advanced Resistance Training - Principles of Practices of Resistance Training Year 4 (at Portsmouth) - Applications of Exercise Physiology - Professional Practice in Sport Psychology - Advanced Strength and Conditioning - Applied Skill Acquisition - Biomechanics in Practice - Advanced Sports Nutrition - Biopsychosocial Approaches to Physical Activity and Health Promotion - Environmental Physiology - Project

You'll be assessed through: - Practical assessments - Client reports - Video submissions - Blogs - Infographics - Essays - Portfolios - Presentations - Exams 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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