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University of the West of Scotland

United Kingdom , Paisley

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

C602

Campuses

Lanarkshire

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,000 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Sport & Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

About

You’ll develop knowledge, skills and expertise in biomechanics, physiology, strength and conditioning, and sports psychology

You’ll be encouraged to utilise our newly equipped laboratories, which include labs in: Human Health and Performance; Cardiovascular Imaging; Sport and Exercise Science; Extreme Environments; Exercise and Health Biochemistry; Sport Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation; and Biomechanics

Teaching staff are committed to providing a supportive learning environment and a flexible approach to study

This programme is offered at our state-of-the-art Lanarkshire Campus with elements also delivered at the Emirates Arena, a world-class sports facility which was built for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

In Year 3 you’ll undertake a work placement with a relevant employer. We have excellent existing links with a number of clubs and organisations, and we also encourage you to identify organisations that you are interested in working with.

Honours year students will be able to graduate with the degree title ‘BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science (Physical Activity & Health)’ if they decide to select this pathway.

UWS's BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science prepares you for a career where you will learn how to support athletes in maximising their performance.

This degree focuses on the science behind high-performance sport and physical activity for the promotion of health.

The teaching on the BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science is research-led and promotes both health and performance elements of sport and exercise science.

Lab-based and practical tuition and assessments are a key feature of this degree and will develop your hands-on skills and sport and exercise knowledge.

Students in their final year of study will have a wide range of optional modules to select from which best suit their interests and career ambitions. A dedicated Physical Activity & Health pathway is available to 4th year students who wish to take a focused set of modules specific to that field of study.

Sport and Exercise Science

Discover more about our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science programme at UWS Lanarkshire Campus. In this video you will hear from our academics, students and graduates and get to see some of our state-of-the-art facilities.

Craig Mowat, BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science graduate, now Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine at Motherwell Football Club

Course Highlights

Youll develop knowledge, skills and expertise in biomechanics, physiology, strength and conditioning, and sports psychology
Youll be encouraged to utilise our newly equipped laboratories, which include labs in: Human Health and Performance; Cardiovascular Imaging; Sport and Exercise Science; Extreme Environments; Exercise and Health Biochemistry; Sport Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation; and Biomechanics
Teaching staff are committed to providing a supportive learning environment and a flexible approach to study
This programme is offered at our state-of-the-art Lanarkshire Campus with elements also delivered at the Emirates Arena, a world-class sports facility which was built for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
In Year 3 youll have the opportunity to undertake a work placement with a relevant employer

Disciplines

Health & Life Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Year 1:  Applicants must have completed the Certificate of General Secondary Education plus a relevant Foundation programme or Diploma Year 2:  Community College Diploma

English Program Requirements

If you do not fall into any of the categories above you will need to provide proof of your English language ability through the International English Language Test System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Duo Lingo

For 2022-23 entry, the University has approved the use of the online Duolingo English test as evidence of English language ability. UWS will accept an overall score between 90-115 with no component score below 90.

Career

CAREERS

This programme will prepare you for a successful career in sport and exercise science. Graduates have gone on to work in a broad range of roles, including:

Sport scientists
Performance analysts
Strength and conditioning coaches
Sport nutritionists
Sport biomechanists
Sport physiologists
Sport psychologists
Healthcare workers
Research scientists
Primary and secondary teachers
Sport coaches
Active schools coordinators
Sport development officers
Personal trainers

As a sport and exercise scientist you could:

Work alongside sports coaches to assess and improve athletes’ performance
Work with doctors to help people improve athletes’ health through physical activity
Work with hospitals and Primary Care Trusts in areas such as cardiac rehabilitation and health promotion to take part in research projects or contribute to the design and production of sports equipment

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,000

How to Apply

1. Choose a course

Explore the courses on offer.

2. Check entry requirements

Check if your academic qualifications and English Language levels meet the course entry requirements.

3. Contact TEG Admissions Team

Fill out the enquiry form below and one of our team will be in touch.

4. Prepare the documents

Once you have had a call with us, compile the required documents to be submitted.

5. Write a personal statement

Check out our guide on how to write a personal statement.

6. Submit an application

Fill out an application form here.

7. Accept the offer, if successful

Once your application has been processed, we will contact you by email to confirm the outcome. If successful, you will receive an offer letter which will detail your next steps.

8. Pay the deposit

You will be required to pay a deposit to secure your place at the university.

9: Attend a TEG credibility interview

The purpose of this interview is to assess if students are credible and genuine. At this stage you will need to prepare your CAS documents for review.