Applied Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

In BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science (ASES), you’ll explore the role that sport and exercise scientists play in physiology, biomechanics, sports medicine and psychology and how they enhance human performance and support human health. During the course, you will develop the required skills to become multi-disciplinary in the sport science professions, using theoretical and practical applications in numerous strands of sport and exercise science – for example, public health, chronic health conditions, nutrition for sports performance, exercise rehabilitation, performance analysis, applied biomechanics, psychology, exercise physiology and sport and exercise pedagogy; for progression onto higher level educational courses or to relevant industry employment.<br/><br/>Why study this degree at University Centre South Essex?<br/><br/>• This consists of applied sport and exercise science sub disciplines (Exercise Physiology, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sport and Exercise Pedagogy, Biomechanics/Analysis, Strength and Conditioning, Exercise, Nutritional Assessment etc). There is a great blend of classroom activities, sports laboratory sessions and gym work.<br/>• Industry-related work experience – we welcome collaboration from you and your own industries through our practice learning program that allows for you to gain valuable work experience alongside studying your degree.<br/>• Introduction to teaching and learning through the level 3 award in education and training provided in the first year of the degree program integrated as part of the sport and exercise pedagogy module. This provides access to teaching qualifications should you wish to pursue a career in the education sector and study additional qualifications in education as part of your development alongside your degree programme.<br/>• Opportunity to become a student member of the British Association for Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) (additional cost)