Sport and Exercise Science BSc(Hons)

Course Structure

• Initially broad

• Becomes specialised to what you want to study• Career specialism

Year 1ANATOMY

& BIOMECHANICS (20)

PSYCHOLOGY(20)

PHYSIOLOGY(20)

AIS(20)

Science of SES + Research

Methods(20)

Sociol(10)

Prac. Choice

(10)

Year 2BIOMECHANICS

(20)PSYCHOLOGY

(20)PHYSIOLOGY

(20)AIS(20)

Research Methods

(10)

Choice Modules(30)

Year 3Choice Modules

(60)AIS(20)

DISSERTATION(Taught Research Methods

Module) (40)

Exit Routes: - Sport and Exercise Science, - Sport Science, - Exercise and Health Science- Sport and Exercise Science with Nutrition- Sport and Exercise Science with PE

Year 2 Choices Year 3 Choices

Exercise Referral Physiological Aspects of Exercise & Health

Laboratory & Field Based Fitness Assessment Physiology of Performance & Training

Environmental Physiology Expedition Physiology

Strength & Conditioning Advanced Strength & Conditioning

Performance Analysis Advanced Performance Analysis

Nutrition for Physical Activity Sports Nutrition

Mental Skills Training Applied Exercise Psychology

Skill Acquisition Applied Sport Psychology

Independent Study Module Independent Study Module

Psychology of Team Sports

Applied Biomechanics in Sport

Placement in Sport & Exercise Science

How will I learn?

Lectures

Seminar work

Group discussion

Large key note lectures

Excellent external speakers

Virtual Learning Environment VLE

(studentcentral)

Online quizzes

Practical workshops

Practical work

Tutorials

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is specific to each module and may include:-

Poster presentations

Essays

Practical demonstrations

Creating a website

Creating a DVD

Oral presentations

Exams

Report writing

Online (typed, audio and rubric)

Assessment task annotated

Individual and Group Tutorials

When will this take place?

At the end of each assessment task (summative)

On going (formative)

All 1st years will get feedback on a piece of work within 6 weeks of starting their course (school strategic plan)

How will I get feedback?

Hands on and Practical

• Small class sizes

• Lecturing staff located in one area

Available to talk to

• Lots of practical laboratories

Students

Diverse entry including A-Level, BTEC, Access, Highers, foreign exams, IB Intake of ~120 per year from ~700 applicants

What do the students say?• Vibrant curriculum - Learning and Teaching Unit

NSS Scores• Overall satisfaction 94%

• “Staff are good at explaining things” - 94%

• “Staff have made the course interesting” – 90%

• “Staff have been available to talk to when I’ve needed them” – 93%

• “Staff are enthusiastic about what they are teaching” – 94%

• “Course is intellectually stimulating” – 96%

Employability in School of Sport and Service Management

•Live consultancy projects, working with clients to solve real problems and presenting solutions

•Placement opportunities from full year to short blocks

- Can be part of a module or just additional development

Employability in School of Sport and Service Management

•Visiting speakers from industry also involved in mentoring and assessing students

•Problem solving, making videos, running an exhibition

•University schemes for volunteering, mentoring, careers service

Possible career paths

• Hospital-based Cardiac / Exercise Physiologist

• Sport Physiologists

• Sport Psychologists

• BUPA Physiologist

• Sport Science Development Officer

• Exercise Referral Scheme Co-ordinator

• PGCE – PE or Science Teacher

• Strength & Conditioning Coach

• Swimming Development Officer

• University Lecturer

• University Teaching & Research Assistant

• Clinical Trials Officer

• Football Club (Pro Level) Strength & Conditioning Coach

• MSc – Physiotherapy

• MSc/Mphil/PhD – Sport/Exercise Science

• PGCE - Teaching

Director of Technical Development:

English Institute of Sport

Sports Physiotherapist:

Norwich City Football Club

National Development Manager:

England Netball

What makes this course special?

Well-established, applied science degree course that develops academic skills with strong vocational relevance

Extensive hands on lab practical experience

Very strong commitment to student support

Please ask the students

“When I decided to go to University I was convinced I was going to stay at home in Essex and go to a University near me; this opinion changed as soon as I visited Eastbourne. The University was so friendly and helpful and I suddenly felt at ease; a feeling of home. I am currently studying Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) with Physical Education which is exactly what I want to do and will lead me to a PGCE in Physical Education. I enjoy every moment I spend here; my course is amazing and fulfils all my needs and I am very happy I chose the University of Brighton.”

Key facts

Typical offer: A level: ABBBTEC: DDDIB: 34* Accumulation of 320 tariff points from only A Level or BTEC points.

Course code: C600 BSc Sport and Exercise Science

Exit Routes: - Sport and Exercise Science, - Sport Science, - Exercise and Health Science- Sport and Exercise Science with Nutrition- Sport and Exercise Science with PE