Sport and Exercise Science
BSc(Hons)
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Course summary and entry requirements
Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
UCAS code C600
Professional accreditation
This course is approved by the BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme.
About the course
Sport and Exercise Science applies science to assess and improve the effects of activity, exercise and sport on health and performance.
Sport science aims to maximise individual or team competitive performances, whilst exercise science focuses on understanding and promoting exercise for fitness and health improvement.
You will benefit from a long-established British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) endorsed course, accredited laboratory facilities and a dynamic group of staff with wide-ranging research and consultancy interests. External examiners consistently comment on the high quality of this course.
The final award that you graduate with may be Sport and Exercise Science, Sport Science, Exercise and Health Science, or Sport and Exercise Science with PE.
Typical entry requirements
The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary
A-levels:
ABB.ND/C (Level 3):
DDM.International Baccalaureate:
34 points, specified subjects.QAA-approved access course:
acceptable in a science-related subject.GCSE (minimum grade C):
at least five subjects including English language, mathematics and a science subject. We do not accept Functional Skills or Key Skills as a GCSE equivalent. Applicants must have already passed, or be in the process of taking the required GCSEs.For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.Other:
applicants studying a mixture of A-levels and BTEC will be made offers based on the above grades.For equivalent international qualifications
We can help you meet our English language entry requirements
For help meeting English language requirements contact our
Language Institute.We can help you meet our academic entry requirements
For help meeting academic entry requirements contact our
International College.If you cannot find your country listed, please email admissions@brighton.ac.uk
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Course content
Areas of study
Throughout the course you will apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems in sport or exercise contexts. Core material in year 1 covers aspects of physiology, psychology, anatomy, biomechanics and research methods. In year 2 these areas are further explored and wide-ranging options are available, as is a six-month overseas exchange.
In year 3 you will further develop your research method skills and complete a dissertation involving independent in-depth study. Options form half of the year and a placement may be undertaken in an appropriate professional organisation.
Sport and exercise science laboratories
Our laboratories enable you to conduct experiments in biochemistry, biomechanics, physiology, environmental physiology and psychology. As an undergraduate student you will use these facilities to take part in research into areas such as motion analysis, climatic stress, nutrition, diabetes and obesity. The labs are also used to support the development of international athletes.Syllabus
Year 1
Fundamental Physiology
Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Social Perspectives on Sport
Scientific Study of Sport and Exercise
Applied and Integrated Studies
Practical ActivityYears 2 and 3
Physiology of Sport/Exercise
Sport/ Exercise Psychology
Biomechanics of Sport/Exercise
Research Methods
Independent research project
Applied and Integrated StudiesOptions from a wide range including:
Environmental Physiology
Expedition Physiology and Survival Medicine
Applied Sport Psychology
Nutrition
Skill Acquisition
Exercise Referral
Performance Analysis
Strength and Conditioning
Work Placement
You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.
What's included in the fee?
When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.
You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.
Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
BSc Hons Sport & Exercise Science [K1EG003] UK/EU (Full Time) 9,000 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 9,000 GBP International (Full Time) 12,500 GBP -
Location
Location
Eastbourne Eastbourne is a thriving town which offers traditional seaside attractions, modern nightlife, good shopping and a wide range of sporting activities. It’s one of the sunniest places in the UK.
Our Eastbourne campus is located at the foot of the South Downs National Park, about ten minutes walk from the seafront and 20 minutes from the pier and Eastbourne town centre. Almost 3,000 students are based here.
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Living in Eastbourne
Eastbourne’s buzzing university community and compact town gives it a laid back and friendly feel. The town combines the traditional seaside attractions with modern nightlife, a wide range of sporting activities and an exciting arts scene.
Social scene
The student community in Eastbourne ensures it has a thriving social scene, with dedicated student nights at many of the town’s pubs and clubs. Eastbourne’s expanding nightlife includes trendy cocktail bars, laid-back country pubs and modern nightclubs.
Arts
The striking Towner contemporary art museum in Eastbourne features international exhibitions as well as a permanent art collection. Eastbourne's six theatres give you a chance to see West End musicals, touring shows, live music and comedy.
Sports
Eastbourne has long been the home of pre-Wimbledon tennis tournaments at Devonshire Park. Eastbourne also hosts an extreme sports festival and the Beachy Head Marathon that takes place across the South Downs National Park.
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Staff profiles
Dr Martin Bailey
Programme leader
Sport Science BSc(Hons) (Brighton Polytechnic), PhD (The Biomechanics of Anterior Knee Pain and Patellar Tendonitis; University of Brighton).
Martin is course leader for the Sport and Exercise Science BSc(Hons), teaching mainly within the discipline of Biomechanics.
He has also supervised four PhD students to completion. Two students were based in the School of Sport (EMG as an Indicator of Fatigue and Biomechanical Modeling of Cycling. One student studied in conjunction with the School of Health Professions (Effect of Ageing on Spinal Biomechanics) and one student with the School of the Environment (Modelling of Footwear Microclimate).
Dr Alan Richardson
Course leader
Alan’s research focuses on the physiological changes and human tolerance to hypoxia and hydration state.
Alan worked as a research exercise physiologist on the Xtreme Everest Project in 2007 and 2009, and continues to have active collaborative projects with the University College London and the Centre for Aviation, Space and Extreme Environment Medicine (CASE).
He previously worked as a cardiopulmonary exercise physiologist for UCL, while completing his PhD, and continues to have a research interest in the analysis and predictive uses of such tests.
Dr Sarah Hardcastle
Geography and Sociology BA (Hons), (Marjons, University of Exeter); Sports Science, Fitness & Health MSc (University of Essex); Exercise Psychology PhD (University of Brighton); PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education.
Sarah is a senior lecturer on the Sport and Exercise Science degree. She teaches predominantly in exercise psychology including: exercise adherence, psychological well-being, exercise referral schemes, and health behaviour change. Sarah also teaches qualitative research methods.
Her research has contributed to the National Quality Assurance Framework (DOH, 2001) for exercise referral schemes in terms of understanding best practice and the training needs of exercise practitioners within them.
In terms of consultancy, she has delivered a training course to health professionals working in exercise referral schemes in London .
More recently, she has advised a NHS trust on training methods for exercise practitioners/nurses in facilitating exercise behaviour change.
Sarah has also advised the trust on tools to measure exercise related psychological predictors and outcomes, in addition to exercise consultation strategies.
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Student views
Ewan MacFarlane
Sport and Exercise Science BSc(Hons)
Positive image
During sixth form I was undecided whether or not to apply to university. Visiting the campus gave me a positive image of university life and certainly encouraged me to apply to courses.
Eastbourne renowned for a sleepy seaside town comes to life in the evening with several bars and clubs dotted around the town.
Structured degree programme
I feel the course is well structured. During the first year biomechanics, physiology and psychology are the core disciples covered including some additional choice modules and statistics.
The second year is similar, but with a wider range of choice modules, some of which are not covered in the first year such as nutrition and environmental physiology.
Year three allows you to craft your degree to an area of interest with all modules, including your dissertation topic, chosen by you.
Career opportunities
Graduating with a BSc(Hons), the career prospects upon graduating can be in a sports or clinical based setting.
This year I have been involved in organising the Healthy Lifestyle Programme, part of the university’s consultancy work. This is a 12-week exercise programme designed to educate clients about physical activity and their lifestyle choices for the future. It was a great opportunity to work with members of the public while applying the theory learnt throughout my studies at the university.
I am considering continuing my studies at MSc level.
Recommendation
The teaching quality under the faculty of Sport and Exercise Science is superb, with many of the staff continuing to publish topical research in their areas of expertise.
Sophie Woolford
Sport and Exercise Science BSc(Hons)
I had a great experience studying Sport and Exercise Science and enjoyed the facilities the campus offers.
There are lots of opportunities to get involved with laboratory work, whether it’s scheduled in your modules, voluntary involvement or conducting your own research.
Facilities
There are some great facilities including the hypoxic chamber which can imitate and stimulate the effects of altitude, or the heat chamber which ranges in temperatures from -20 to 50°C. They give you a practical and engaging learning experience.
With tennis courts behind the halls of residence and a great range of sports facilities there’s always lots to do.
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Career opportunities
Employment opportunities are wide ranging, including sport science support within sports governing bodies, health promotion, teaching, the computer industry, medical sales, professional sport, paramedical training and research. Graduates are also well prepared to undertake postgraduate study and research. A number of graduates go on to study for a one-year PGCE to gain qualified teacher status (QTS).
