Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Dual Degree)

Overview
If you see yourself turning your passion for sport and exercise into an exciting global career, this BSc (Hons) Sport, Health, and Exercise Sciences dual degree course is for you.

Based in Portsmouth and Perth, Western Australia, you'll explore areas such as sports psychology, biomechanics and exercise physiology, and develop skills to help everyone – from elite athletes looking to set new records to those who play sports for fun – get the most out of exercise.

You'll experience another culture, get access to further expertise and high-tech equipment, and gain an international perspective that will help set you apart when you embark on your career.

• Build practical experience using industry-standard tech in our labs, including an immersion pool and swimming flume, motion capture systems and climatic chambers for manipulating temperature, humidity and altitude – one at sub-zero temperatures for polar preparation

• Explore new aspects of sport and exercise science while studying in Australia, such as clinical and rehabilitation techniques essential for careers in healthcare

• Be able to get specialist qualifications that match your career aspirations in areas such as first aid, coaching and gym instruction

• Put what you learn into practice using links to local sports and healthcare providers

• Learn from expert staff who are actively engaged in research projects that inform the future of sport and exercise science

What is a dual degree?
When you graduate, you'll have 2 degrees:

• BSc (Hons) Sport, Health, and Exercise Sciences from the University of Portsmouth

and

• BSc International Exercise and Sports Science from Edith Cowan University

Advantages of dual degrees

This course is a dual degree (also known as a double degree).

Dual degrees allow you to achieve 2 degrees in 3.5 or 4 years rather than 6 years.

You'll benefit from a global education experience and the high-calibre teaching expertise, latest research and modern facilities at 2 universities. You'll also develop a more comprehensive knowledge of global sport and exercise science than on a single degree and gain an understanding of different cultures, which will help you work more effectively with people from different backgrounds.

All of this will help you stand out in a competitive job market after you graduate.

Location - Portsmouth and Perth, Australia

You'll be based in Portsmouth in years 1 and 2, and for 6 months at the end of the course. You'll spend year 3 in Perth, Western Australia at Edith Cowan University.

You'll get support with travel arrangements, visas, finding accommodation and accessing loans and other funding that can help pay for your study and living costs when you're in Australia.

Careers and opportunities
A report by The Physiological Society found that over the course of their careers, sport and exercise science graduates earn on average £667,000 more than their non-graduate peers. What's more, the experience you gain during your year at Edith Cowan University in Australia will be invaluable to your employment prospects.

As part of this thriving industry, you'll have the skills to develop and rehabilitate athletes of all ages, or take a non-scientific career route such as teaching, sports journalism, sports marketing or advertising.

You could also study sport, health and exercise science further at postgraduate level, such as with our Sports Performance MSc or Human and Applied Physiology MSc.

Sport, health and exercise science work experience
This course includes a work-based learning core module. You'll complete 20 hours of work experience across a range of industry sectors related to sport, health and exercise science, with direct mentorship from academic members of staff.

You'll get to see a range of career journey presentations from alumni and subject experts and we'll use these links to encourage work based activities across the sectors of sport, health and exercise science.

Year 1:

You'll study at Portsmouth in year 1.

Core modules in this year include:

• Introduction to Sport and Exercise Biomechanics (40 credits)
• Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology (40 credits)
• Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology (40 credits)

There are no optional modules in this year.

Year 2:

You'll study at Portsmouth in year 2.

Core modules in this year include:

• Advanced Exercise Physiology (20 credits)
• Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise (20 credits)
• Psychology of Sport and Exercise (20 credits)
• Work-Based Learning (Shes Dual Award) (20 credits)

Optional modules in this year include:

• Exercise As Preventive Medicine (20 credits)
• Exercise in Different Environments (20 credits)
• Nutrition for Sport, Exercise and Health (20 credits)
• Principles of Performance Analysis and Skill Acquisition (20 credits)
• Principles of Strength and Conditioning (20 credits)

Year 3:

You'll study at Edith Cowan University in year 3.

Core modules in this year include:

• Conditioning for Team Sport Athletes (15 credits)
• Exercise Rehabilitation (15 credits)
• Lifespan Growth and Development (15 credits)
• Motor Learning and Control (15 credits)
• Sports Injury Prevention and Management (15 credits)
• Statistical Research Methods (15 credits)

Optional modules in this year include:

• Advanced Resistance Training (15 credits)
• Coaching Science 2 (15 credits)
• Coaching Science 3 (15 credits)
• Exercise Delivery (15 credits)
• Performance Analysis and Player Monitoring (15 credits)
• Psycho-Social Aspects in Physical Activity and Chronic Disease (15 credits)

Year 4:

You'll study at Portsmouth in year 4.

Core modules in this year include:

• Project (40 credits)

Optional modules in this year include:

• Advanced Sports Nutrition (20 credits)
• Advanced Strength and Conditioning (20 credits)
• Applications of Exercise Physiology (20 credits)
• Applications of Performance Analysis in Skill Acquisition (20 credits)
• Applications of Sport and Exercise Psychology (20 credits)
• Biomechanics in Practice (20 credits)
• Environmental Physiology (20 credits)
• Exercise Medicine and Rehabilitation (20 credits)
• Female Performance and Health (20 credits)
• Motor Learning and Development (20 credits)

We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.

You'll be assessed through:

• Practical assessments
• Client reports
• Video submissions
• Blogs
• Infographics
• Essays
• Portfolios
• Presentations
• Exams

You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark.

You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.