Sport Science and Management, BSc (Hons)

Combining the best of Sport, Exercise Science and Management this course will provide you the knowledge, skills and experience to work at a management level within the sport and leisure industry or beyond.

The course combines the best of sport, exercise science and management. This will enable you to experience a variety of disciplines, including:

• exercise physiology
• sport psychology
• nutrition.

You will also explore essential management topics such as:

• finance
• economics
• law
• communication.

Why choose this course?

You have the unique opportunity to:

• Work with leading sport and leisure management professionals.
• Undertake a management work placement.
• Engage with a wide variety of sport and leisure organisations via consultancy projects and lectures.

You will have access to outstanding facilities, including a:

• British Olympic Association (BOA) approved Environmental Chamber
• dedicated Sport Management
• Sports Psychology Suite.

You can also undertake coaching education opportunities through NTU's Sport and Lifestyle department.

You will be working with:

• British Association of Sport and Exercise Science accredited physiologists
• The British Psychological Society chartered psychologists.

The University offers a wide range of support services for elite-level athletes competing at a national and international level to assist their:

• performance
• training
• personal development.

Brandon Furse, Operations Manager, Nottingham Forest Football Club

"The Sport courses at NTU are innovative, inspiring, practical and relevant – that's why I support them!"

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You will develop and apply a range of essential, transferable management skills that are greatly valued by employers. This course has received professional recognition for the unique way in which it combines theory with practical experience, providing you with the knowledge and skills to work at management level within the sport and leisure industry or beyond.

What will I study?

Year One

• Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology
• Foundations in Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Principles of Biomechanics
• The Internal Business Environment
• The External Business Environment
• Introduction to Research

Year Two

• Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
• Practical Applications in Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Training Principles to Practice
• Strategic Business Analysis and Management
• Sports Marketing
• Professional Practice

In addition, you have the opportunity to take part in Coaching Education Opportunities throughout the course, which lead to nationally recognised coaching awards.

Year Three
Optional placement year

Final Year

• Entrepreneurship
• Strategic Implementation
• Sport Project and Dissertation

Choose two modules from the following:

• Strength, Power and Endurance for Sport and Exercise
• Advanced Topics in Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Exercise Testing and Prescription for Health
• Event Management.

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.

Coursework 50%

• Essays
• Formal Reports (reflective, laboratory)
• Dissertation/Project

Practical 24%

• Oral presentation (individual and group)
• Oral debates
• Interviews
• Poster presentations

Written 26%

• Exams

How will I learn?

You will have around 12 hours of scheduled contact time per week. This will take the form of:

• traditional lectures and seminars
• practical workshops
• external visits.

The remainder of your time will guided independent study.

Lectures will be taught across Clifton campus in:

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

See our Clifton campus maps and travel information.

About the Sports Science team

Sarah Brennand is course leader for BSc Sport Science and Management. She has an MBA and specialises in finance, leadership and event management. She uses her expertise to deliver modules and lectures in the areas of entrepreneurship, event management, human resource management, finance and economics and leadership.

Chris Parker is a communications expert, who has published a range of literature which is used by students on the course. Chris manages modules in the areas of marketing, strategic analysis and implementation.

Seema Patel has completed her PhD in law. Her area of expertise lies in inclusion and exclusion in sport. She is responsible for delivering the law content on the course, in addition to a number of other management topics. Seema manages the short term work placements on the course.

Ashley Marriot, Assistant Director, Leisure, Broxtowe Borough Council
"This course consistently delivers graduates who can operate straight out the box, who are both eminently employable across a range of industries and with the potential to go on to achieve senior positions."

You will benefit from a range of sports facilities across all three campuses, including:

• sports injury clinics
• fitness suites
• specialist equipment
• more than 40 sports clubs for you to join.

Sport and Exercise Physiology Laboratories

These are fully equipped with specialist facilities that:

• provide a high-quality, dynamic learning environment
• cater to different types of exercise testing.

British Olympic Association (BOA) Approved Environmental Chamber

This can be used to simulate climates from anywhere in the world! We can create specific native temperatures from Everest to Egypt. Olympic athletes have used the chamber to acclimatise to extreme competition environments.

The Performance Analysis Laboratory has isokinetic and isometric dynamometers. These are used to assess the force produced by muscle groups of the body. We also have a 3D camera motion analysis system.

The School also features IT, Sport Psychology and Management Suites. These are used for:

• match analysis
• statistical, nutritional and coaching analysis
• hosting sporting clubs and societies to get involved in.

Visit our facilities page for more information.