Sport and Exercise Science (with Placement Year) BSc (Hons)

**Explore human potential in facilities used by Olympians with our Sport and Exercise Science degree**<br/><br/>Examine scientific principles, such as physiology, psychology, and biomechanics, to understand and improve sports performance with our Sport and Exercise Science degree. You will learn about human anatomy, the physiology of exercise, the social influences on performance, and more.<br/><br/>Our vibrant and exciting programme is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Scientists (BASES). Many of our staff are also active professional BASES members.<br/><br/>**Exceptional reputation for sport**<br/><br/>St Mary’s has an exceptional reputation for sport. With our Sport and Exercise Science BSc, you will have access to sports clubs and opportunities to work with professional teams and societies.<br/><br/>**Share world-class facilities with Olympians**<br/><br/>You will share our world-class facilities with Olympians, other students, and the community. Some of our facilities include:<br/><br/><br/>- environmental chamber,<br/><br/><br/>- strength and conditioning facility<br/><br/><br/>- specialist physiology laboratories<br/><br/><br/>- biomechanics laboratories.<br/><br/><br/>**Learn from experts**<br/><br/>We take pride in our excellent teaching. We have an extensive team of academics covering a broad range of subjects, so you can specialise in an area of sport science.<br/><br/>You will learn from experts conducting research – from motor rehabilitation to how cherry juice aids recovery.<br/><br/>**About the Placement Year**<br/><br/>A placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year.<br/><br/>It will enable you to:<br/><br/>apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting<br/>build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in<br/>develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplace<br/>get some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job.<br/>Support from St Mary’s every step of the way<br/><br/>Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities.<br/><br/>Please note: in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the three year version of your degree programme.