Course Summary

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COURSE IS ONLY OPEN FOR YEAR 2 AND YEAR 3 ENTRY. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR YEAR 1 ENTRY, PLEASE VIEW OUR BSC (HONS) SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE COURSE. **BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Science scored 95% overall satisfaction for NSS 2019.** Are you interested in a career in sport and exercise science? This degree specialises in physiological, psychological and biomechanical theories, focusing on how these can be used to enhance human performance. You’ll be able to put these theories into practice in the University’s industry-standard labs, as well as through internship opportunities. You can specialise in your third year, allowing you to hone your expertise further towards your specific career ambitions. Accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), this degree is founded upon the underlying principles of physiology, psychology and biomechanics. The course combines these scientific principles with highly practical skills, helping to prepare students for a career in the sport science industry. Modules and assessments have been created to develop key employability skills such as communicating scientific results; teaching and developing specific skills with athletes; and planning, organising and conducting research projects. To complement their degree studies, students are encouraged to prepare for BASES and UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) professional accreditation. To help prepare students for a career in the sports industry, a hands-on approach is encouraged. Through professional placements and applied practice students gain first-hand experience of working with teams and athletes in a high-performance environment. With support and mentoring from the course team, past students have provided sport science support to Premiership rugby and football players, Olympic athletes, and national teams. Students have access to first class facilities which are regularly used by professional athletes, including players from Southampton FC. The course is accredited by The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. **What does this course lead to?** This course will provide opportunities for future work in a range of sports industry roles. Specifically, it will prepare you for an exciting career supporting athletes who want to enhance their performance. This could include sport science positions within professional sports clubs, national governing bodies, local councils and NHS Trusts. Similar and more specialist graduate destinations, including performance analyst and strength and conditioning roles, may also be available. **Who is this course for?** This course is ideal for those who love sport and who wish to learn about the science behind what makes a great athlete. The curriculum provides a solid grounding for those looking to pursue a career in roles such as exercise physiologist, strength and conditioning coach, or performance analyst.

Course Details - Modules

YEAR 2 - CORE MODULES Applied Principles or Biomechanics Applied Techniques in Sport Science Support Physiological Testing in Sport and Exercise Applied Techniques in Sport Psychology Applied Research and Study Design in Sports Performance YEAR 2 - OPTIONS (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each year) Performance Analysis Strength and Conditioning Soft Tissue Therapy YEAR 3 - CORE MODULES Professional Practice in Sport Science Support Individual Project Select two out of the following three: Professional Practice in Sport Psychology Physical Performance in Extreme Environments Professional Practice in Biomechanics YEAR 3 - OPTIONS (please note that all options are not guaranteed to run each year) Professional Practice in Sport Performance Analysis Advanced Strength and Conditioning Advanced Soft Tissue Therapy

Course Details – Assessment Method

Written coursework such as case studies, presentations and projects, practical sessions, debates, oral and written examinations.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

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.

Application Codes

Course code: ASS1

Institution code: S30

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

• Direct entry to years 2 (Level 5) or 3 (Level 6) We welcome applications from students currently studying a Foundation Degree, DipHE, HNC, HND or modules of an undergraduate degree course at another university, who wish to enter directly into Years 2 or 3 of one of our undergraduate degree courses. • Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. • Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, Foundation Degree or HND in a related subject area.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each individual component.
TOEFL (iBT) 80.0 80 overall with a minimum 19 in each individual component.
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Unistats information

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

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
International 13260.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

East Park Terrace
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Southampton
SO14 0YN

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