Honours Degree
With London winning the 2012 Olympic Games, the opportunities for sport scientists are continuing to grow rapidly.
The role of sport science within grassroots and elite sport has become increasingly important. Our programme is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) which means our course provides the curriculum, resources and opportunities you need to work in the world of sport science.
You’ll study every aspect of sport science, including physiology, psychology, biomechanics, nutrition and injury of sports performers, but you can also specialise within disciplines of your choice. The course contains work placement modules, allowing you to gain the essential skills and experience required by your future employers within your chosen sport science career.
We have recently invested £500,000 in sport science facilities and so you will be using purpose-built physiology, psychology and biomechanics laboratories, including a superb environmental chamber which simulates performance in extreme conditions.
If you’re interested in becoming a sport scientist, then this is the course for you.
Some of our modules
- Applied Sport Science
- Nutrition for Sports Performance
- Physiology of Sport Performance
- Psychology of the Sports Performer
- Performance Analysis
- Sport and Exercise Programme
Benefits
- the application of sport science knowledge to ‘real life’ performance settings
- the opportunity to gain knowledge in all sport science disciplines, but also specialise in your chosen area
- the completion of a sport science specific work placement(s)
Career paths
- discipline specialist, such as a sport psychologist, physiologist, strength and conditioning advisor or performance motion analyst
- fitness, coaching and teaching professions
- sport science support teams
Are there any placements for this course?
Optional work placement in your second and third year.
How will the course be assessed?
Coursework, portfolio work, presentations, case studies, laboratory work, examinations, projects and group debates.
Entry requirements
- points for degree: 300 using the UCAS Tariff system
- applicants will need a satisfactory enhanced CRB disclosure obtained through the University of Gloucestershire
Associated professional accreditations
BASES
Location?
Oxstalls
Applications
All full-time applications should be made through UCAS.
We welcome applications from students from non-traditional backgrounds and from overseas.
Sports Scholarships are available in a range of sports.