Sport and Exercise Sciences

Skills

Make a difference to human lives with a degree in sports and exercise sciences. 

With this highly ranked course, gain the knowledge and skills to carve out a sustainable career in the health sector.

You’ll gain a strong foundation in the science behind the human body, optimal athletic performance, prevention of injury and athletic recovery by studying three fundamental disciplines:

• Physiology: Delving into the intricacies of bodily functions.
• Biomechanics: Unravelling the mechanics of movement and underlying forces.
• Psychology: Exploring the impact of thoughts on behaviour. 

You will study the latest developments in the field, develop skills in providing sport science support, and have the option of completing a Work Place Learning modules giving you hands-on vocational experience as part of your degree. 

Learning

Experience a dynamic, contemporary curriculum in state-of-the-art facilities. 

Working in both small groups and individually, you’ll enjoy a mix of lectures and practicals as you work through progressive modules, including:

• Principals of Human Nutrition: addressing the roles of food and drinks and nutrients in maintaining health, dietary requirements, and dietary reference values (DRVs).
• Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology: Learn and appreciate how theory, research and practice relate to one another.
• Biomechanical Analysis of Movement: uncover the application of mechanical principles to the study of how people move.

Assessment

Push yourself with real-world assignments.

Throughout the course, you’ll experience a wide range of assessments that enhance your understanding and practical skills, while giving you a taste of industry practices. These include:

• online tests
• written examinations
• laboratory reports
• presentations
• essays
• research and data collection projects

You’ll leave Roehampton with an in-depth understanding of both the theory and the hands-on applications of sports and exercise sciences, ready to take the next step.

Careers

Shape the future of public health.

If you’re ready to learn, we’ll help you gain the confidence and opportunities to achieve.

Our graduates go on to work in different specialisms within sports and exercise sciences, such as:

• Exercise Physiology
• Sports Performance Enhancement
• Sports Nutrition
• Biomechanics
• Strength and Conditioning
• Technology and Sports Science