Sport and Exercise Science, BSc (Hons)

On this course students develop a multidisciplinary approach to sport and exercise science. The course focuses on the scientific aspects of sport and exercise, and includes physical activity for health. It also offers many opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in a variety of practical situations.

This course is ideal for students who have an interest in sports and exercise science. At NTU, we know how to raise standards and will help you develop into an experienced, capable scientist with a range of highly-valued, transferable skills.

Why choose this course?

You will have access to outstanding facilities, including a:

• British Olympic Association (BOA) approved Environmental Chamber
• Biomechanics laboratory including Biomechanics and Performance Analysis Suite.

This course offers the unique opportunity to leave the University with numerous coaching qualifications and awards in addition to the degree.

Our recent graduates have gone on to become:

• performance analysts for major football clubs
• personal trainers
• head coaches.

You you will be working with:

• British Association of Sport and Exercise Science accredited physiologists
• The British Psychological Society chartered psychologists and following nationally recognised guidelines of good practice.

What our students say

"Some of the practical equipment we use on the course includes

• douglas bags
• cycle ergometers
• treadmills
• gas analysers
• the environmental chamber
• lactate analysers etc, all of which are totally relevant to the course in lab sessions.

We also studied specific subjects like the disabilities module which is not taught at many universities and is valuable for understanding sport for all.

"If I had any advice for someone considering this course I'd say 'do it!' It's definitely the best thing I have ever done."

Eleanor Grove, BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

Questions? Just ask NTU
Telephone: +44 (0)115 848 4200

Sport and Exercise Scientists improve performance, and at NTU that's what we are passionate about. We help sportsmen and women raise their game whilst keeping them healthy and limiting the risk of injury. Just as sportsmen and women need the support of sport scientists, industry, healthcare, education and the public sector need conscientious, critical thinkers who know how to interact well with others, set and achieve goals and enthuse those around them. We will teach you how to do all of this and more.

What will I study?

Year One

• Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology
• Foundations in Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Principles of Biomechanics
• Principles of Training
• Foundation Nutrition
• Introduction to Research

Year Two

• Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
• Practical Applications in Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Experimental Biomechanics
• Training Principles to Practice
• Observational Analysis for Sport
• Professional Practice

Year three
This is your optional placement year.

Final Year – core module

• Sport Project and Dissertation

Chose two modules from:

• Strength, Power and Endurance for Sport and Exercise
• Advance Topics in Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Applied Biomechanics

Choose two further modules from:

• Sport and Exercise Nutrition
• Environmental Sports Physiology
• Exercise Testing and Prescriptions for Health
• Applied Kinesiology in Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation.

For further information, download the module descriptions document

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed using a variety of methods relevant to the specific modules, these include

Coursework 46%

• Assignments
• Group projects
• Dissertation
• Case studies

Practical 14%

• Oral presentation (individual and group)
• Laboratory assessments/reports

Written 40%

• Exams
• Written tests

How will I study?

You will have around 12 hours of scheduled contact time per week, this will take the form of traditional lectures and seminars, practical workshops and external visits. The remainder of your time will be self-guided, independent study.

Lectures will be taught across Clifton campus in:

• Erasmus Darwin
• Centre for Effective Learning in Science (CELS)
• the George Elliot building.

See Clifton campus maps and travel information.

Sport at NTU

As well as offering a wide range of sporting activities organised by the Students' Union, the University is active in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions, which take place on Wednesday afternoons throughout the year. From rugby and football to swimming and rowing there is chance to get involved with sports at all levels. Find out more about the sport and lifestyle programmes at NTU.

View the full course specification
Please note that course specifications may be subject to change

The University has a wide range of sporting and health related facilities across all three campuses. We offer the following:

• sports coaching
• sports injury clinics
• fitness suites
• specialist facilities
• more than 40 sports clubs.

Sport, exercise and health physiology laboratories
These are fully equipped with specialist facilities that provide a high-quality, dynamic learning environment to cater for different types of exercise testing and physical activity.

British Olympic Association (BOA) Approved Environmental Chamber
The chamber has been used by Olympic athletes for acclimatisation to extreme competition environments. It enables us to simulate climates anywhere in the world, from Everest to Egypt.

Biomechanics and Performance Analysis Suite includes isokinetic and isometric dynamometers for assessment of force produced by muscle groups of the body. You will also have access to a 3D camera motion analysis system.

The Culinary Skills Teaching Kitchen and the Lee Westwood Centre Nutrition Suite
You will have the opportunity to develop your cooking skills and deliver cook and eat sessions.

The School also features IT, sports psychology and management suites used for:

• match analysis
• statistical analysis
• nutritional analysis
• coaching analysis.

You will also have a host of sporting clubs and societies to get involved in.

Visit our facilities page for more information.