Sport and Exercise Science
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Apply NowKick start your Sports & Exercise Science degree with us. The integrated foundation year - designed for prospective students who do not have a sufficient or relevant academic background - is the perfect option to access this highly sought after course. In the Foundation Year, you will learn about key concepts in Sports and Exercise Science from an inter-disciplinary angle, giving you a unique experience and critical perspective to make the most of the full undergraduate degree.
The Sports & Exercise Science degree at Aberystwyth University is accredited by the British Association for Sports and Exercise Science (BASES). Our degree is interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary in nature. We combine the disciplines such as physiology, psychology and biomechanics. This degree prepares you to support athletes, promote physical activity and health, and deliver exercise programmes as well as developing your research, data analysis, personal and employability skills.
This course is engineered to give you the head start in the increasingly competitive job market, and upon successful completion of this degree, you will have developed the skills and awareness which employers are seeking.
Course Overview
Modules September start - 2023
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Communication Skills | BR01520 | 20 |
Molecules and Cells | BR01340 | 40 |
Organisms and the Environment | BR01440 | 40 |
Practical Skills for Biologists | BR01220 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Biochemistry and the Cellular Basis of Life | BR15320 | 20 |
Fundamentals of Human Nutrition | BR16210 | 10 |
Human Anatomy and Kinesiology | BR16420 | 20 |
Human Physiological Systems | BR16320 | 20 |
Psychology of physical activity and health. | BR16120 | 20 |
Research designs to assess and monitor clients | BR16020 | 20 |
Study and Communication Skills | BR12410 | 10 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Applying evidence based interventions | BR21220 | 20 |
Motor Learning and Performance | BR26420 | 20 |
Physical Activity for Health | BR27020 | 20 |
Research Methods | BR27520 | 20 |
Sport & Exercise Physiology | BR27420 | 20 |
Sport and Exercise Nutrition | BR22520 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Solving societal issues using applied and integrated approaches | BR37320 | 20 |
Research Project | BR36440 | 40 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Exercise Management in Health and Chronic Disease | BR36920 | 20 |
Sport & Exercise Nutrition | SS32620 | 20 |
Technological advances in sport, exercise and health | BR37420 | 20 |
Training and Performance Enhancement | BR34420 | 20 |
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
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Typical Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
A Levels Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh, Mathematics (grade 4, new grading system in England)
BTEC National Diploma:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
International Baccalaureate:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
European Baccalaureate:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.
The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.