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Overview
UCAS Code: | C602 |
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Course Length: | 3 Years Full-Time |
Start Dates: | September 2022, September 2023 |
Subjects: | Sport and Physical Activity |
Location: | Edge Hill University |
Example Offers: | BCC-BBC (A Level) or DMM (BTEC) View full entry criteria |

Endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, this degree explores the sciences that underpin sports and exercise performance, including sport and exercise biomechanics, physiology and psychology. Professional practice is a key learning feature of this degree and the programme takes a multidisciplinary and applied approach, with the opportunity to follow a generic pathway or specialise in Applied Sports Science, Exercise and Health, or Nutrition.
On successful completion of the programme, your final award will reflect your choice of pathway. You will graduate with one of the following award titles:
- BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science
- BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science (Applied Sports Science)
- BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science (Exercise & Health)
- BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science (Nutrition)
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In Depth
What will I study?
Year 1 gives you a solid grounding in the disciplines relating to sport and exercise science. It will develop fundamental knowledge and skills in subject areas such as physiology and nutrition, biomechanics, psychology, high performance sport, as well as physical activity, exercise and health.
Year 2 provides further applied knowledge in the cognate disciplines of sport and exercise science, including physiology, biomechanics and psychology, together with studying research methods in sport and exercise science. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to focus on training methods for high performance sport, the scientific principles of exercise and health, or nutrition.
Specialist optional modules are available in Year 3 when you will also complete an independent research dissertation and undertake a professional practice placement. Emphasis is placed on applying the theoretical understanding of contemporary issues in sport and exercise science to real-life situations.
How will I study?
The degree takes a hands-on approach, with practical experience in our purpose-built and well-equipped biomechanics, physiology and psychology laboratories. You will also have lectures, small group seminars, tutorials, workshops, taught practical sessions and ICT based learning. For each module you will have a detailed booklet that tells you what sessions are about, what to read, how you will be assessed and coursework guidance.
In the final year of your degree you will be provided with the opportunity to gain experience of professional practice in sport and exercise science. This will be in an applied sport and exercise setting directly related to your chosen interests.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through essays, projects and lab reports, critical analysis of papers, poster presentations, oral presentations, delivering practical workshop sessions and independent research. We use formal written examinations from time to time but they never account for more than 50% of the marks for any module.
Who will be teaching me?
The Sport & Exercise Science team are highly experienced and enthusiastic with a real commitment to teaching sport and exercise sciences. Dynamic, friendly and supportive of your individual needs, staff are also actively involved in research and consultancy projects that influence the development of sport and exercise science and which directly feed into your degree.
Facilities
The Department of Sport and Physical Activity places a strong emphasis on practical work underpinned by outstanding facilities. There are dedicated laboratories in performance analysis, biomechanics, physiology, psychology, musculoskeletal, biochemistry, vision analysis, sleep, exercise and performance, and functional rehabilitation, as well as a sports therapy clinic.
Extensive use is also made of the on-campus leisure facilities which include top-of-the-range 3G football and rugby pitches, hockey pitches, tennis courts, competition-standard athletics track and an athletics field. Our sports centre boasts a 25-metre swimming pool, double sports hall for badminton, basketball, netball and squash, a 100-station fitness suite, aerobics studio and a health suite with sauna and steam rooms.
Learning Resources
The biochemistry laboratory enables you to collect and accurately analyse a wide range of metabolites, using the latest technology, to determine the physiological responses of athletes and others, to a variety of exercise stresses such as running, cycling and rowing.
Additional learning resources include high quality eye-tracking systems in a specialist vision analysis laboratory where you can measure hand-eye coordination, ocular-motor control, reaction times, cognition and other mechanisms associated with visual perception.
Musculoskeletal assessment tools combine with a dedicated strength and conditioning area in our MSk laboratory, while in the Sleep, Exercise and Performance laboratory you can measure the responses of individuals to sleep, sleep deprivation and changes in the circadian rhythms of a variety of biological processes.
Timetables
Timetables for your first week are normally available at the end of August prior to enrolment in September. You can expect to receive your timetable for the rest of the academic year during your first week. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week. Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses.
Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies, revisions to subject benchmarks statements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Modules
Expand AllYear 1
Compulsory modules:
SPT1438Fundamentals of High Performance Sport (20 credits)
SPT1439Fundamentals of Physical Activity, Exercise and Health (20 credits)
SPT1432Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Biomechanics (20 credits)
SPT1434Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology (20 credits)
SPT1430Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Physiology and Nutrition (20 credits)
SPT1437Investigating Sport and Exercise Sciences (20 credits)
Year 2
Compulsory modules:
SPT2220Research Methods (20 credits)
SPT2432Sport and Exercise Biomechanics (20 credits)
SPT2430Sport and Exercise Physiology (20 credits)
SPT2434Sport and Exercise Psychology (20 credits)
You will study two of the three modules below, with module choice dependent on your choice of pathway.
SPT2438 Training Methods for High Performance Sport (20 credits) is compulsory on the Applied Sports Science pathway. SPT2439 Scientific Principles of Exercise and Health (20 credits) is compulsory on the Exercise and Health pathway. SPT2440 Sport and Exercise Nutrition (20 credits) is compulsory on the Nutrition pathway.
You will study the compulsory module for your specialist pathway and select a second module from the remainder of the following three options.
Alternatively, if you are studying the generic pathway for this degree, you will select two of the following modules, with no specific combination of modules required.
SPT2439Scientific Principles of Exercise and Health (20 credits)
SPT2440Sport and Exercise Nutrition (20 credits)
SPT2438Training Methods for High Performance Sport (20 credits)
Year 3
Compulsory modules:
SPT3220Dissertation (40 credits)
SPT3221Professional Practice and Work Placement (20 credits)
You will study three further modules from the options below.
On the Applied Sports Science pathway, you will select three modules from SPT3430 Applied Sport and Environmental Physiology (20 credits), SPT3432 Applied Sports Biomechanics (20 credits), SPT3434 Applied Sports Psychology (20 credits), SPT3436 Applied Skill Acquisition in Sport (20 credits) and SPT3440 Applied Sports and Exercise Nutrition (20 credits).
On the Exercise and Health pathway, you will select three modules from SPT3431 Applied Clinical and Exercise Physiology (20 credits), SPT3433 Applied Exercise Biomechanics (20 credits), SPT3435 Applied Exercise Psychology (20 credits) and SPT3440 Applied Sports and Exercise Nutrition (20 credits).
On the Nutrition pathway, you will study SPT3430 Applied Sport and Environmental Physiology (20 credits), SPT3431 Applied Clinical and Exercise Physiology (20 credits) and SPT3440 Applied Sports and Exercise Nutrition (20 credits).
Alternatively, if you are studying the generic pathway for this degree, you will select three of the following modules, with no specific combination of modules required.
SPT3431Applied Clinical Exercise Physiology (20 credits)
SPT3433Applied Exercise Biomechanics (20 credits)
SPT3435Applied Exercise Psychology (20 credits)
SPT3436Applied Skill Acquisition in Sport (20 credits)
SPT3430Applied Sport and Environmental Physiology (20 credits)
SPT3440Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition (20 credits)
SPT3432Applied Sports Biomechanics (20 credits)
SPT3434Applied Sports Psychology (20 credits)
Optional modules provide an element of choice within the programme curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements.
Entry Criteria
Entry Requirements
Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points, preferably to include Physical Education or a Science subject.
Example Offers
Some examples of how you can achieve 104-112 UCAS Tariff points are detailed below.
- A Level: BCC-BBC;
- BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications): Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM);
- T Level: Overall grade of Merit;
- International Baccalaureate (IB): We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply;
- Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits at Level 3, for example 9 credits at Distinction and 36 credits at Merit or 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.
Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven’t been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.
For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements, including details of alternative qualifications, please visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/offers.
EU students can get country-specific information about the University’s entry requirements and equivalent national qualifications at www.edgehill.ac.uk/eu.
International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international for information on the entry criteria for overseas applicants.
English Language Requirements
International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.
If your current level of English is half a band or one band lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.
Career Prospects
What are my career prospects?
A range of career opportunities exist within the health and fitness industry such as personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, fitness and health consultants, clinical exercise physiologists or GP referral scheme and physical activity programme coordinators. You could also work in applied sports sciences, institutes of sport or national governing bodies of sport. Alternatively, you may wish to train to teach.
In addition, universities and commercial ventures increasingly want specialised sports science support and performance managers. You may also decide to progress onto postgraduate study.
How can I enhance my employability?
It is useful to consider, even before you apply, how you will spend your time while studying and make the most of your university experience.
Optional, additional activities may be available on this degree which could help to prepare you for a stimulating and rewarding career. These include:
- Sandwich Years – you may have the opportunity to apply to complete a sandwich year placement, usually as the third year of a four year degree, and gain highly relevant work experience;
- Studying Abroad – you may have the opportunity to apply to spend time studying or working abroad, usually as the third year of a four year degree, enabling you to immerse yourself in a different culture;
- Learning a Language – you may be able to participate in Language Steps classes, delivered at the Edge Hill Language Centre, as additional study.
Please note, the availability of these additional activities cannot be guaranteed for all students. Depending on availability and the number of students wanting to participate, there may be a competitive application process for sandwich year placements or studying abroad opportunities or you may be required to secure a relevant placement yourself.
Finance
Tuition Fees
If you are a prospective UK student who will be joining this undergraduate degree in academic year 2022/23, the tuition fee will be £9,250 a year. Tuition fees for international students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2022/23 are £15,000 a year.
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuition fee rate.
The University may administer a small inflationary rise in tuition fees, in line with Government policy, in subsequent academic years as you progress through the course.
Financial Support
Subject to eligibility, UK students joining this undergraduate degree can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees. UK students enrolling on the programme may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs.
For comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK students joining this programme in academic year 2022/23, together with details of how to apply for potential funding, please view our Money Matters 2022/23 guide at www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradfinance2022.
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationals should ordinarily apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). Please see www.edgehill.ac.uk/eufinance for further details.
Financial support information for international students can be found at www.edgehill.ac.uk/international/fees.
Scholarships
Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships with a competitive application process for prospective full-time undergraduate students.
These scholarships aren’t linked to academic success and celebrate determination, talent and achievement beyond your coursework, for instance in creativity, enterprise, ICT, performance, sport or volunteering.
To find out more about scholarships, to assess your eligibility, and to meet some of our dedicated scholarship winners, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships.
Apply
How to Apply
Apply online through UCAS at www.ucas.com.
Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyucas to find out more about the application process.
Further information for international students about how to apply is available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyinternational.
Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.
Visit Us
If you are considering applying to study at Edge Hill University, the best way to gain an insight into student life is to discover our stunning campus for yourself by attending an open day. You can view dates and book your place at www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays.
Alternatively, if you are unable to attend an open day, you can find out more about our full range of events for prospective students, including campus tours and virtual activities, at www.edgehill.ac.uk/visitus.
Request a Prospectus
If you would like to explore our full range of degrees before you apply, you can order an undergraduate prospectus at www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradprospectus.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about this programme or what it’s like to study at Edge Hill University, please contact:
- Course Enquiries
- Tel: 01695 657000
- Email: [email protected]
International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international or email [email protected] with any queries about overseas study.
Course Changes
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