Dive in to a rich pool of diverse sport and exercise topics – from scientific support, coaching and service provision to duty of care and community development, this programme has been designed to reflect an ever-evolving employment market.
Gain a deeper understanding of the sciences that underpin sport, and discover how the body responds to sport by exploring topics including physiology, psychology and biomechanics, as well as social policy and sport development.
You can choose from a range of study programmes that address the physiology and psychology of performance, the science of training practices, the development and social impact of sport and exercise (for example, on health and wellbeing), and the evaluation and analysis of sports performance.
You’ll be given access to our Human Performance Laboratory, Strength and Conditioning Suite and Motion Tracking Laboratory. This means you will be able to use equipment such as the environmental chamber, gas analysis, force platform and 2-D cameras.
This degree provides you with topical information, an ability to translate theory to practice, and the opportunity to gain relevant employment experience within the industry, while still providing you with the flexibility to follow your own interests.
This course regularly scores over 90% for Overall Student Satisfaction in the National Student Survey, and rated an impressive 96% in 2020.
Abertay is widely regarded as THE place to come for high quality teaching. But don't take our word for it:
Sunday Times UK University of the Year 2020 for Teaching Quality.
Guardian University Guide 2020 Top 10 in the UK for Student Satisfaction with Teaching, Course and Feedback.
National Student Survey 2020 Top 10 UK Universities for Student Satisfaction.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1 core modules (subject to change over time) - SPS101 Social Science for Sport and Exercise; SPS103 Introduction to Anatomy and Biomechanics for Sport and Exercise; SPS102 Introduction to Physiology for Sport and Exercise; SPS104 Psychology of Exercise and Health.
You will also be required to select one option and one elective module. For detailed module information please check our website.
Course Details – Assessment Method
The course combines a variety of lectures, small group work, and practical activities. You also undertake work placements to reinforce the link between theory and practice. You will be encouraged to evaluate information and challenge commonly held ideas about sport and exercise, as well as being invited to research your own areas of interest and expertise. Assessment uses a combination of examination and course work to help you develop a variety of intellectual and practical skills such as being able to put forward a position based on evidence, or being able to discuss and promote ideas within a group.
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:
C600
Institution code:
A30
Campus Name:
Abertay Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths, Sport Science and Active Leisure Industry
Entry into Year 2 with ABB to include PE and Biology or Chemistry or Physics
Entry into Year 2 with HNC (BTEC) Sport
Entry into Year 3 with HND (BTEC) Sport
Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:-
Coaching & Developing Sport - Graded Unit A
Fitness, Health & Exercise - Graded Unit A
Professional Golf - Graded Unit A
Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:-
Applied Science - Graded Unit A
Soft Tissue Therapy - Graded Unit A
Sport & Hospitality Management - Graded Unit A
Sport & Recreation Management - Graded Unit A
Sport Therapy - Graded Unit A
Entry into Year 3 with an HND in one of the following:-
Applied Sport Science - Graded Unit A
Coaching & Developing Sport - Graded Units AA
Fitness, Health & Exercise - Graded Unit A
Professional Golf - Graded Unit A (Sports Development & Coaching pathway only)
Entry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:-
Sport & Hospitality Management - Graded Units AA
Sport & Recreation Management - Graded Unit A
Sport Therapy - Graded Unit A
Entry into Year 1 with HND Applied Science - Graded Unit A
To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths
Entry into Year 2 to include PE and Biology or Chemistry or Physics
To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths at S5 or H4
Sport
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Entry into Year 2 with D*DD Sport or Sport & Exercise Sciences
To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths
English and Maths at National 5 or GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent required - Lifeskill Maths and Application of Maths NOT accepted in lieu of Maths
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
We look for applicants to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual test lower than 5.5.
Some degrees have higher requirements - refer to the 'entry routes' tab of each degree for more detail.
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
40%
Go onto work and study:
95%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
1820.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
EU
14000.0
Year 1
International
14000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
The International/EU fees will be £15,500 for the following courses:-
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Provider information
Bell Street
Address2 are not listed for this Course.
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Dundee
DD1 1HG
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