Course summary
Overview If you see yourself turning your passion for sport and exercise into an exciting global career, this BSc (Hons) Sport, Health, and Exercise Sciences dual degree course is for you. Based in Portsmouth and Perth, Western Australia, you'll explore areas such as sports psychology, biomechanics and exercise physiology, and develop skills to help everyone – from elite athletes looking to set new records to those who play sports for fun – get the most out of exercise. You'll experience another culture, get access to further expertise and high-tech equipment, and gain an international perspective that will help set you apart when you embark on your career.
- Build practical experience using industry-standard tech in our labs, including an immersion pool and swimming flume, motion capture systems and climatic chambers for manipulating temperature, humidity and altitude – one at sub-zero temperatures for polar preparation
- Explore new aspects of sport and exercise science while studying in Australia, such as clinical and rehabilitation techniques essential for careers in healthcare
- Be able to get specialist qualifications that match your career aspirations in areas such as first aid, coaching and gym instruction
- Put what you learn into practice using links to local sports and healthcare providers
- Learn from expert staff who are actively engaged in research projects that inform the future of sport and exercise science
- BSc (Hons) Sport, Health, and Exercise Sciences from the University of Portsmouth
- BSc International Exercise and Sports Science from Edith Cowan University
Modules
Year 1: You'll study at Portsmouth in year 1. Core modules in this year include:
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Biomechanics (40 credits)
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology (40 credits)
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology (40 credits)
- Advanced Exercise Physiology (20 credits)
- Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise (20 credits)
- Psychology of Sport and Exercise (20 credits)
- Work-Based Learning (Shes Dual Award) (20 credits)
- Exercise As Preventive Medicine (20 credits)
- Exercise in Different Environments (20 credits)
- Nutrition for Sport, Exercise and Health (20 credits)
- Principles of Performance Analysis (20 credits)
- Principles of Skill Acquisition (20 credits)
- Strength and Conditioning for Sport, Exercise and Health (20 credits)
- Conditioning for Team Sport Athletes (15 credits)
- Exercise Rehabilitation (15 credits)
- Lifespan Growth and Development (15 credits)
- Motor Learning and Control (15 credits)
- Sports Injury Prevention and Management (15 credits)
- Statistical Research Methods (15 credits)
- Advanced Resistance Training (15 credits)
- Exercise Delivery (15 credits)
- Performance Analysis and Player Monitoring (15 credits)
- Project (40 credits)
- Advanced Sports Nutrition (20 credits)
- Advanced Strength and Conditioning (20 credits)
- Applications of Exercise Physiology (20 credits)
- Applications of Sport and Exercise Psychology (20 credits)
- Applied Skill Acquisition (20 credits)
- Biomechanics in Practice (20 credits)
- Biopsychosocial Approaches to Physical Activity and Health Promotion (20 credits)
- Environmental Physiology (20 credits)
- Exercise Medicine and Rehabilitation (20 credits)
- Practical Applications of Performance Analysis (20 credits)
Assessment method
You'll be assessed through:
- Practical assessments
- Client reports
- Video submissions
- Blogs
- Infographics
- Essays
- Portfolios
- Presentations
- Exams
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N881
- Institution code:
- P80
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 - 128 points
A level - ABB - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 25 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3 - H2, H2, H3, H3, H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Portsmouth
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP
Clearing contact details
Contact us about ClearingUniversity Admissions Centre - Clearing
023 9284 8000
Additional information
Clearing Hotline opening hours: Thursday 15th August - 08:00 - 20:00 Friday 16th August - 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday 17th August - 10:00 - 14:00 Sunday 18th August - Closed Monday 19th onwards - 09:00 - 17:00 (09:00 - 16:00 on Fridays)