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

<strong>Course Overview</strong><br/><br/>This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning<br/><br/>Our Sport and Exercise Science foundation year gives you the academic skills and confidence to study a degree at university.<br/><br/>Our foundation year prepares you to study at degree level. You’ll learn how to research, write and present your ideas. Youll also gain soft skills like groupwork, communication and note-taking.<br/><br/>You’ll explore contemporary issues in sport and wellbeing, as you engage in key debates and discussions. You’ll create a project or portfolio on a topic that interests you. You’ll think critically, reflect on your learning, and present your ideas clearly. These skills will help you succeed in university and beyond.<br/><br/>Upon successful completion of your foundation year, you can progress on to our Sport and Exercise Science degree. Youll focus on physiology, psychology and biomechanics, giving you an in-depth understanding of movement. Develop your skills in our advanced sports science labs and real-world settings.<br/><br/>You can also progress onto:<br/><br/>Football Studies BSc (Hons)<br/>Physical Education and Sport BA (Hons)<br/>Sport Business Management BSc (Hons)<br/>Sport Coaching BSc (Hons)<br/>Sports Therapy BSc (Hons)<br/>Leadership through Outdoor Adventure BA (Hons)<br/>Nutrition BSc (Hons)<br/><br/><strong>Why study with us</strong><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll gain important study skills to get you fully prepared for degree-level study.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll explore current sport issues, engaging with key discussions and debates in the field.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Once you progress onto your degree, youll study physiology, psychology and biomechanics.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What youll do</strong><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll develop skills and knowledge that will help you as you continue on to your degree.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Youll be taught by your course team who are research active and have a wealth of experience.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Once you progress onto your degree, youll learn through a practical approach that gives you real-world experience.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Future Careers</strong><br/><br/>Our Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) degree can lead to a career as a sports scientist, performance consultant, or even research and teaching.<br/><br/>Our graduates work in leisure companies, health and fitness clubs, hotels, outdoor pursuits centres, retail and commercial organisations.<br/><br/>You could also work for local authorities, further and higher education institutions, schools, and the NHS.<br/><br/>You could also take up roles with sports governing bodies, Sport England, charitable trusts, sports clubs, and the armed services and police.