The Brunel Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences BSc is designed for students interested in learning how sports science can be used to optimise athletic development, sport performance, as well as how it enhances health and wellbeing.
You’ll learn how the human body works on physiological, biomechanical and psychological levels and how to apply this knowledge to training methods, mental techniques and nutritional strategies that enable people to consistently perform at the upper ranges of their abilities.
Crucially, you’ll gain insight into how the mind and body respond to the demands of sport and exercise and how they react under intense conditions such as strenuous physical activity or competition.
Your studies will be supported by some of the best teaching and sports facilities in the UK that include our:
- state-of-the-art physiology, biomechanics and psychology laboratories
- world-class indoor athletics centre
- international-standard 400m six-lane athletics track with full field event facilities
- large indoor netball hall
- multi-use sports centre equipped with squash, basketball and netball courts, as well as a superb climbing wall
- members-only fitness suite featuring treadmills, cycles and rowing machines
- a weight-training area with free and fixed weights
- grass and third-generation (3G) all-weather pitches
- outdoor tennis courts.
This course is endorsed by The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Compulsory Modules
- Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Biomechanics
- Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis
- Introduction to the Psychology of Sport and Exercise
- Personal and Professional Development
- Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing
- Physical Education Policy and Pedagogy
- Sport Development Issues and Policy
Year 2
Compulsory Modules
- The Application of Sport Science to Coaching: Working with Individuals
- Biomechanics of Human Movement
- Developing Research Methods and Data Analysis Skills
- Graduate and Transferable Skills
- Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing in the Life Course
- Physiology of Sport and Exercise
- The Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity: Theory and Application
Year 3
Compulsory Modules
- Employability and Professional Development
- Issues in Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing in the Life Course
- Advanced Research Methods and Data Analysis: Final Year Project
Optional Modules
- Advanced Biomechanics of Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity
- The Application of Sport Science to Coaching: Working with Teams
- Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Physiological Limitations to Human Performance
Course Details – Assessment Method
We assess modules through a combination of critical reviews, lab reports, case studies, presentations, and exams. You'll also complete an e-portfolio that will promote your personal and professional development and enhance your digital literacy. And, in your final year, you'll write a dissertation.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences
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:
C607
Institution code:
B84
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
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
including one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education
in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways)/Sport/Sport and Exercise Sciences/Sport and Physical Activity/Sport and Outdoor Activities/Sport and Fitness/Sporting Excellence and Performance/Sports Coaching with an A level at grade B in any subject or Distinction Distinction in any subject with A level grade B in Applied Science/Biology/Chemistry/Environmental Science/Human Biology/Maths/Psychology/Sport Science/Sport Studies/Sociology/Physics or Physical Education
Obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma in Biomedical Science, Health, Forensic Science, Nutrition, Psychology, Science or Sport with 45 credits at Level 3.
including one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education
in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways), Sport, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sport and Physical Activity, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sport and Fitness, Sporting Excellence and Performance or Sports Coaching
in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways)/Sport/Sport and Exercise Sciences/Sport and Physical Activity/Sport and Outdoor Activities/Sport and Fitness/Sporting Excellence and Performance/Sports Coaching with A level at grades BC in any subject or Distinction in any subject with A level grades BC including Applied Science/Biology/Chemistry/Environmental Science/Human Biology/Maths/Psychology/Sport Science/Sport Studies/Sociology/Physics or Physical Education
in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways)/Sport/Sport and Exercise Sciences/Sport and Physical Activity/Sport and Outdoor Activities/Sport and Fitness/Sporting Excellence and Performance/Sports Coaching with an A level at grade B in any subject or Distinction Distinction in any subject with A level grade B in Applied Science/Biology/Chemistry/Environmental Science/Human Biology/Maths/Psychology/Sport Science/Sport Studies/Sociology/Physics or Physical Education
in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways)/Sport/Sport and Exercise Sciences/Sport and Physical Activity/Sport and Outdoor Activities/Sport and Fitness/Sporting Excellence and Performance/Sports Coaching with an A level at grade B in any subject or Distinction Distinction in any subject with A level grade B in Applied Science/Biology/Chemistry/Environmental Science/Human Biology/Maths/Psychology/Sport Science/Sport Studies/Sociology/Physics or Physical Education
including grade 5 at Higher Level in at least one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education. Standard or Higher Level 4 in Maths and Standard Level 5/ Higher Level 4 in English.
in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways), Sport, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sport and Physical Activity, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sport and Fitness, Sporting Excellence and Performance or Sports Coaching
including H3 in one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education
in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways), Sport, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sport and Physical Activity, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sport and Fitness, Sporting Excellence and Performance or Sports Coaching
in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways)/Sport/Sport and Exercise Sciences/Sport and Physical Activity/Sport and Outdoor Activities/Sport and Fitness/Sporting Excellence and Performance/Sports Coaching with A level at grades BC in any subject or Distinction in any subject with A level grades BC including Applied Science/Biology/Chemistry/Environmental Science/Human Biology/Maths/Psychology/Sport Science/Sport Studies/Sociology/Physics or Physical Education
in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways)/Sport/Sport and Exercise Sciences/Sport and Physical Activity/Sport and Outdoor Activities/Sport and Fitness/Sporting Excellence and Performance/Sports Coaching with A level at grades BC in any subject or Distinction in any subject with A level grades BC including Applied Science/Biology/Chemistry/Environmental Science/Human Biology/Maths/Psychology/Sport Science/Sport Studies/Sociology/Physics or Physical Education
including one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.5
with no less than 5.5 in each subsection
Institution's Own Test
with no less than 55% in each subsection
TOEFL (iBT)
92.0
with a minimum of:
Reading - 18
Listening - 17
Speaking - 20
Writing - 17
PTE Academic
58.0
with a minimum of 51 in all subscores
Brunel University London - English Language Requirements