Sport and Exercise Sciences with Foundation Year

Why this course:

• We are ranked 1st in London for student satisfaction in Sport and Exercise Sciences (National Student Survey 2024)

• Over 90% student satisfaction in London for Sport and Exercise Sciences (National Student Survey 2024)

• Top 5 in London for Sports Science (Guardian University Guide 2024)

About this course:
Improving human health has never been a bigger global challenge. Get the specialist, practical skills you need to play a part in advancing athletic performance, preventing injuries and helping athletes with recovery.

Skills:
Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sports and Physical Activity), you’ll gain a strong foundation in the science behind the human body, optimal athletic performance, prevention of injury and athletic recovery by studying three fundamental disciplines:

• Physiology: Delving into the intricacies of bodily functions.

• Biomechanics: Unravelling the mechanics of movement and underlying forces.

• Psychology: Exploring the impact of thoughts on behaviour.

Career opportunities:
Our graduates go on to work in different specialisms within sports and exercise sciences, such as:

• Exercise Physiology

• Sports Performance Enhancement

• Sports Nutrition

• Biomechanics

• Strength and Conditioning

• Technology and Sports Science

If you’re ready to learn, we’ll help you gain the confidence and opportunities to achieve.

During the foundation year, you will complete core modules in English and Mathematics, as well as an extended project which will develop your skills in carrying out research, using scholarly sources, drawing comparisons between your own research and that of others and documenting your findings. You will study two modules in Life Sciences which will give you the opportunity to explore methods of scientific thinking and reasoning in an enquiry-based way. You will also be introduced to key concepts in human physiology that are common cornerstones of the different degree programmes.

In your first year, you'll be introduced to the three key academic disciplines that make up sport sciences – physiology, psychology and biomechanics – and you will develop a range of skills for studying sport and exercise. Modules might include: Introduction to Physiology and Fitness Assessment, Biomechanical Analysis of Movement, or Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology.

In your second year, you'll expand your knowledge of the subject area and spend many hours in the laboratory practically applying your knowledge and skills. Recent examples of modules available include Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology, Psychology of Peak Performance, and Applied Biomechanics.

In your final year, you'll have a choice of modules to enable you to tailor your programme to your own specific interests. In addition, there will be an opportunity to carry out an independent research dissertation in an area that interests you. Modules might include: Advanced Topics in Psychology, Biomechanics: Performance and Injury, or Training Programmes.

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS