Sport and Exercise Science

Northumbria University

United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Northumbria University

United Kingdom , Newcastle upon Tyne

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

C600

Campuses

Waterside

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,750 / year

Next Intake September-2024

Sport and Exercise Science

About

The Sport and Exercise Science degree at UON focuses on the scientific principles that underpin sport and exercise. Our course is practical-based, stimulating, well-structured and research-informed, covering a range of topic areas including biomechanics, physiology and psychology. The practical elements of our Sport and Exercise Science course make use of purpose-built laboratories to develop your knowledge and understanding of the key issues within sport and exercise science.

Updated 27/09/2022

Our course is practical-based, stimulating, well-structured and research-informed, covering a range of topic areas including biomechanics, physiology and psychology.

Evidence supporting the need for exercise for fitness and health is now widely accepted in industry, education, medicine and sport. This increasingly important role has led to a demand for scientific evidence to improve sport performance making sport and exercise science courses a rapidly advancing area of study. Our course aims to develop your critical skills, allowing you to investigate and analyse issues from a scientific perspective, as well as enhancing your personal and transferable skills.

Our purpose-built laboratories allow you to develop your physiological, biomechanical and psychological practical skills. The first year of this exercise science degree provides you with an introduction to the core disciplines which underpin the academic analysis of sport, allowing you to develop your knowledge, understanding and practical/laboratory skills. In years two and three you can choose from a range of modules, allowing you to tailor your studies towards a particular area of interest within Sport and Exercise Science.

In year one you will gain a sound understanding of the fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Science studying topics such as biomechanics, physiology, fitness training methods and psychology. Once you’ve developed your theoretical knowledge you will explore more specialised areas of sport and exercise science, such as anthropometry and biomechanical analysis, along with further work in the main science-based subjects. In year two you will combine the compulsory core modules (Sport Research Methods) with selected modules from across the subject area. You will have the opportunity to contextualise theory in practical sessions and courses will be underpinned by research methods.

The optional career and employability module in the first year gives you a head start when thinking about future careers or further academic study, allowing you to think about potential specialisms that you’d like to find employment in or study at postgraduate level. The final year of study will enable you to develop a critical understanding of the scientific principles underpinning sport and exercise performance. Further specialisation within a specific sport and exercise discipline culminates in an individual piece of research work on a topic of your choice.

Our Sport and Exercise Science course modules are delivered within the classroom, sports hall and laboratories in a structured manner. All sessions are supported by our online learning environment, NILE. You can expect two hours of online or face to face contact time each week for each module. Classes are delivered in a variety of methods including lectures, seminars and practical sessions. Our aim is to provide you with opportunities to become actively involved in your learning. For each two hours of contact time you have there will be an additional two – three hours of non-contact directed study. Personal tutorials, and meetings with a personal academic tutor are additional to the time spent in the class.

Our academic staff are enthusiastic and experienced teachers that are actively involved in research in their specialist areas. Our careers and employability module ensures that you are well-prepared for employment.

For further information about this course please download the Sport and Exercise Science course Module list.

Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 22/23. The modules relating to the academic year 23/24 will be available from June 2023.

- Introduction to Human Nutrition (20 Credits)
  
  Module code: SLS1010
  
  Status: Compulsory
  
  The purpose of this module is to build a foundation of nutrition knowledge, introducing the nutrients and current recommendations for good health across the lifespan. It will explore the sources of the nutrients in the diet and how the body incorporates them. Students will learn how to investigate the consequences of nutrient intake gaining a fundamental understanding of Nutrition research and how diet relates to health.
- Physiological Function and Response (20 Credits)
  
  Module code: SPO1003
  
  Status: Compulsory
  
  The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the fundamental aspects of pertinent areas of physiology. Recent years have seen a rapid rise in the application of scientific principles to sport performance and within this module links are made between these aspects and exercise performance.
- Anatomy and Human Movement (20 Credits)
  
  Module code: SPO1008
  
  Status: Compulsory
  
  The purpose of this module is provide an introduction to the anatomy of the musculo-skeletal, neurological and arthrological systems of the human body and how they relate to human movement. The broad knowledge base of this subject will be applied to underlying principles of human movement and the biomechanical analysis of this sporting, execsie and athletic demands. The module will help students to develop a hollistic understanding of anatomy and kinesiology in support of human movement, athletic performance and patient diagnosis/management/recovery.
- Introduction to Fitness Training Methods (20 Credits)
  
  Module code: SPO1012
  
  Status: Compulsory
  
  The purpose of this module is provide an introduction to fitness training methods. It is specifically designed to provide an opportunity for students to gain knowledge and understanding of the components of health and fitness, the associated training principles and the methods used to train these components fro a vareity of populations (sedentary to athlete).
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology (20 Credits)
  
  Module code: SPO1024
  
  Status: Compulsory
  
  Sport and exercise psychology is an exciting discipline area providing the opportunity to explore the psychological influences on human behaviour. The module offers an introduction to key psychological theories and concepts relevant to sport, exercise, physical activity and coaching contexts.
- How to be Successful at University (20 Credits)
  
  Module code: SPO1039
  
  Status: Compulsory
  
  The purpose of this module is to give students the essential academic and employability skills in order to improve their capabilities and excel at university, and then onto their chosen career.

Highlights

Our purpose-built laboratories and research facilities
This sports science course provides opportunities for you to gain additional coaching qualifications during the course
Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.
HP Laptop and software included with this course. Terms and Conditions apply

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjahiya and successful completion of a Foundation programme from a UK awarding body,
Two-year associate degree / community college diploma (occasional Year 2 entry may be granted depending on qualification and modules studied),
International Baccalaureate Diploma,
Successful completion of a Foundation programme from a UK awarding body,
A Levels

Career

Sports and Exercise Science degree at UON provides you with the skills necessary to secure employment in a number of careers in a range of sectors including opportunities in sport science support, teaching, coaching, performance enhancement and the health and fitness industry.

You will develop excellent communication and analytical skills which will give you a great advantage when looking for employment. You also have the opportunity to continue your academic study, and have the option to progress onto our MSc Strength and Conditioning course, amongst other postgraduate programmes.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,750 / year

How to Apply

Applying to the University of Northampton – Your Options

Depending on what and how you would like to study at university, there are different ways to apply.

Local Representative

If you are a resident of China, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand or Vietnam, you MUST apply via the Regional Office, or one of our recognised representatives in your country. Residents of Bangladesh must apply via the Pakistan Regional Office and residents of Sri Lanka must apply via the North India Regional Office. Any direct applications received from residents of the countries listed will be forwarded by our Admissions Team to the relevant Regional Office, causing unnecessary delay to the processing of your application.

For residents of other countries, our recognised representatives are also our preferred method of application and you should take advantage of their services whenever possible. They can provide application and visa advice, general information about the University and a number of other support services.

UCAS

UCAS may be the standard application process for your school or the UON representative in your country. Information on how to apply can be found on the UCAS website.

Our Online Application Service

You can apply by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button on each course page of the website. If more than one intake or placement option is available, make sure you select the option you want.

Please note that the system does not check your application for completeness or accuracy, which could mean it takes longer to receive a decision than if you receive advice from a local representative.

ERASMUS

ERASMUS applicants follow a separate application process. Application guidance is available on our ERASMUS webpage.

Get in Touch for Application Guidance

For more information about applying to the University of Northampton as an International student, please contact one of our Regional Offices or Recognised Representatives to be sure of the most efficient and rapid assistance. Alternatively you can email the International Office or call us on +44(0)1604 892546 or +44(0)1604 892134. We also have our own internationally focused social media pages. Make sure you are following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.