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Sport and Exercise Sciences: University of Birmingham

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Degree 
BSc
Address
Sport and Exercise Sciences: University of Birmingham, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, BIRMINGHAM, B15 2TT, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Subject
Sports and Ergonomics
Duration 
3 years
Telephone 
+44(0)121 414 4115
Fax 
+44(0)121 414 4121
Website 
http://www.sportex.bham.ac.uk



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If you are interested in how the normal, healthy human body works, or how sport and physical activity promotes health, or you are enthusiastic about sport and human biology in general, this programme gives you the opportunity to study on a highly enjoyable programme with excellent employment prospects.

Based in our new £16.4 million building housing the International Centre for Health and Exercise Research, the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is the leading research department in the UK for this subject. It was awarded the top 6*A rating in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise.

First year

Your first-year modules are the platform for future years and provide basic information in human physiology, psychology, biomechanics and biochemistry, as well as an introduction to research methodology and laboratory skills.

Second year

The compulsory modules extend your knowledge of exercise physiology, sports psychology, laboratory practical skills and research methods, with optional modules integrating the basic science with applications in sport.

Third year

You plan and carry out a research project, analysing the data and presenting the results. There are also many optional modules (from which you choose four) providing detailed understanding of the application of physiological, behavioural and social science approaches to specific topics in exercise, sport and health.

Teaching and assessment

The course is taught through a variety of methods, including lectures, seminars and lab practical sessions. Students are assessed by completing coursework and final examinations.

Career opportunities

This degree will provide access to a wide range of careers in scientific research, teaching, the sport and leisure industry, medicine, physiotherapy, the police and armed forces, and many other fields.

Entry requirements

  • Number of A levels required: 3
  • Typical offer: ABB
  • Required subjects and grades: one A level science from either Mathematics, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Vocational A level Science. We usually require the A grade in the science subject; if more than one science is offered, we specify in which science we require the A grade
  • General Studies: not accepted
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 32–34 points including Science at HL

Other qualifications are considered – see the entry requirements section for full details

Additional information

A departmental booklet and ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ document is available from the Admissions Tutor or from our website www.sportex.bham.ac.uk

You do not need to have any sporting ability whatsoever to undertake this degree programme, although it does attract talented athletes. Students are also encouraged to acquire sports coach qualifications during their course.

Contact details

For general information about open days

Main University Switchboard

  • Postal address: The University of Birmingham
    Edgbaston
    Birmingham
    B15 2TT
    United Kingdom
  • Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3344
  • Fax: +44(0)121 414 3971

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