Course summary

Explore how the mind and body work together and apply this knowledge to help people achieve their sport, exercise and physical activity goals on our BSc Sport and Exercise Science degree. Integrating biomechanics, physiology and psychology to address both sport and health contexts, the course also emphasises the societal role of sport and health promotion, alongside developing your business and management skills. Taught by accredited scientists who collaborate with partners including Brentford FC, local sport and health community groups, the NHS and elite athletes, our sport and exercise science course is mapped against professional industry standards ensuring that you gain the competencies needed for vocational qualifications in exercise and fitness. The degree is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), pending ratification. ​Our BSc Sport and Exercise Science course aims to provide you with wide-ranging knowledge and understanding of the key theories relevant to sport and exercise science. You will learn how to apply your understanding of the science to real-world situations, including:

• how the human body works during physical activity, exercise and sport to promote mental, physical and social health

• how to address issues faced by different populations: from enhancing the performance of elite athletes to improving the quality of life through physical activity.