Sport and Exercise Science
York St John University
UCAS Code: C6C6 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language and Maths.
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About this course
Our philosophy of sport promotes social justice and values participation over consumerism and is reflected in everything we do as we put the performer before the performance. Your learning will focus on keeping athletes healthy and developing excellence not elitism.
This course is centred around physiology, biomechanics and psychology. Sport Science modules investigate how the body adapts to training and practice, movement analysis and athlete motivation. You will learn how to improve human performance at the highest levels in elite sport but also how to improve the health of individuals and communities through exercise. This includes examining the impact physical activity can have on preventing heart disease, obesity, dementia and depression.
Research is a big part of what we do. Our passionate, professional staff are outstanding researchers who will keep you up-to-date with the debates and issues facing sport and exercise science today. We ask tough questions about the value of sport, the benefits of perfectionism, prevalence of bullying and gambling, and how money impacts the personal lives of professional sportspeople. You will engage with these debates, respond to the latest research and carry out your own research.
Our Nestlé Rowntree Park Sports Campus is a home for our research community, for sports teams from the University and local community and for your learning. The site includes 3G football and rugby pitches, tennis courts, netball courts and grass pitches. Inside is a sports barn, a strength and conditioning suite and social and teaching spaces. Our new human performance labs will also be completed this year.
Taught through a mixture of lectures, practical fieldwork and lab-based learning, this course will prepare you for a career either in sport or in a wide range of science-based industries. Chances to gain real-world industry experience with our partners across the region will also enhance your employability after graduation.
This programme is offered as a three year Undergraduate Degree (BSc) and also as a four-year Postgraduate Degree (MSci) which allows students to graduate with a Masters level qualification. Students are able to change between the two versions of the programme once they are enrolled.
This course is also available with a Foundation Year (UCAS code C7C6)
Modules
Modules may include:
Level 1:
Fundamentals of Practice in Sport, Exercise, and Physical Education
Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Physiology
Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Introduction to Research Methods in Sport
Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
Fundamental Sociological Issues in Sport, Culture and Society
Level 2:
Research Design and Analysis
Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise
Theory and Research in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Applied Research Methods and Design
Social Justice in Sport: Ethical Perspectives
Physiology of Sport and Exercise
Level 3:
Research Paper
Applied Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
Social Justice in Sport: Sociological Perspectives
Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
Assessment methods
https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/sport/sport-and-exercise-science-bsc-hons/
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One of the fastest growing subjects in the country, the number of sports science graduates went from under 3,000 in 2003 to over 10,000 in 2013. Numbers have fallen slightly since 2015, but we still have over 9,000 graduates in the subject. However, the good news is the country's appetite for good health and fitness - and the adaptability of graduates in the subject - means that sports science grads are less likely than average to be out of work. Sports science graduates, not surprisingly, tend to get jobs in sport, fitness and health - coaching and teaching especially - but they're found all over the economy. Management and business are also popular options for graduates from this subject — and sports science graduates are particularly found where drive, determination and physical fitness are an advantage.
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