Sport and Exercise Science (Performance Sailing) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)

**Develop your knowledge of the science behind high-performance sailing**<br/>Developed as a result of a 20-year collaboration between internationally renowned sports scientists and the world-leading British Sailing Team, our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Performance Sailing) provides you with the skills and knowledge needed for an exciting career in high-performance sport.<br/><br/>**BASES-endorsed course**<br/>Endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), you can be sure that this course covers the necessary foundation of sport and exercise science knowledge, technical skills and professional development competencies required to succeed in the profession.<br/><br/>**CIMPSA-endorsed course**<br/>This course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), which shows that it provides the scientific theory and practical skills required to work as a sport and exercise scientist or health and exercise practitioner.<br/><br/>**Qualification Approved Centre for Level 4 Award in Nutrition**<br/><br/>**Built for those ready for a career in competitive sailing**<br/>Informed by world-leading practitioners in the British Sailing Team, this degree has been developed specifically for sport and exercise science students with experience in competitive sailing who want to pursue a career in high performance sport, or for dual-career athletes who are studying alongside professional athletic training.<br/><br/>**Gain a unique insight into the science of sailing**<br/>You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the science of sailing and Olympic sport, alongside bespoke modules tailored towards high-performance sailing, delivered by experts in their respective fields.<br/><br/>**Study areas include:**<br/>- Biomechanics<br/><br/><br/>- Nutrition<br/><br/><br/>- Physiology<br/><br/><br/>- Psychology<br/><br/><br/>- Strength and conditioning.<br/><br/><br/>**Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) education partner**<br/><br/>**Discover our specialist facilities and laboratories**<br/>Our range of dedicated sport and exercise science facilities support you to apply theory to practice and provide you with everything you need to succeed.<br/><br/>**Specialist facilities include:**<br/>- Biomechanics labs<br/><br/><br/>- Physiology labs<br/><br/><br/>- Psychology labs<br/><br/><br/>- Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic<br/><br/><br/>- Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Unit (SPRU)<br/><br/><br/>- Environmental climate chamber.<br/><br/><br/>**Learn from active sport and exercise science practitioners**<br/>You will learn from our team of experienced applied practitioners who have worked with professional and Olympic sailing teams, meaning they bring their breadth of knowledge from the wider industry into the classroom.<br/><br/>**Smaller class sizes for better learning**<br/>Our commitment to smaller class sizes means you won’t get lost in the crowd, and our teaching staff can provide more individualised support that fits you and your ambitions.<br/><br/>**On this course you will:**<br/>- Develop your skills in high performance sailing.<br/><br/><br/>- Study on a BASES and CIMSPA-endorsed course.<br/><br/><br/>- Expand your knowledge of physiology, biomechanics and psychology.<br/><br/><br/>- Feel more support from our teaching staff as they get to know you and your needs.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from experts who have worked with professional teams and Olympic athletes.<br/>