Sport and Exercise Science (Personal Training) University of Wales Trinity Saint David Degree level: Undergraduate Awarded by: University of Wales Trinity Saint David (Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant)

Course summary

This course is aimed at those who have an interest in sport, health and physical activity, and wish to deepen their understanding of the functioning of the human body.

This particular pathway gives students the knowledge and skills required to provide training and exercise programmes to athletes and people interested in health and fitness.

• Ranked in top 10 UK Sport Science courses for student satisfaction

• Opportunity to become registered on Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs)

• Use of dedicated fitness training facilities and exercise science laboratories.

• Opportunities to work with clients in real-life situations

The first year of study is generic across the portfolio of Sport and Exercise Science degree pathways, and gives all students a grounding in the main principles of the subject area, along with the time to decide if they want to specialise in a particular pathway, or change pathways. The three core subjects of physiology, psychology and biomechanics form the foundations, with delivery comprising of a combination of theoretical lectures followed by an opportunity to apply that knowledge practically in our well-equipped sports science laboratories. Students will develop the hands-on skills required to use equipment such as: gas analysers, light gates, force platforms, motion analysis software, and body composition analysers.

Alongside the core subjects, the first year gives students the opportunity to study the principles of training and exercise, and to gain vocational awards as Gym Instructors and Personal Trainers alongside their studies. A grounding in the basics of nutrition is also developed, as well as an understanding of the importance of physical activity in health and wellbeing.

In the second year, students continue to develop their knowledge in the foundational subjects of physiology, biomechanics and psychology, alongside developing their ability to understand and conduct research. Building on their knowledge of nutrition for both sport and exercise is accompanied by developing an understanding of working with specific populations in an exercise referral context.

During the final year, students deepen their knowledge in their specialist area by conducting an independent experimental research study of their own, alongside an in-depth review of the literature. As well as developing further knowledge in areas such as advanced training methods and specific populations, students gain practical experience of working with clients in specialist training facilities on the campus.

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