About Bsc (hons) Sport And Exercise Science in University of Suffolk
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science is the scientific study of human responses and adaptations to physical activity, exercise and sport. It includes the study of physiology (including nutrition), biomechanics and psychology. And then strength and conditioning can be considered a ‘fourth pillar’, in that it combines the three other subject disciplines and considers how we apply our knowledge to improve the strength and conditioning of people ranging from clinical patient groups to elite athletes. In broad terms, it is possible to split each of those specialist areas of study into two main themes: (1) sports performance, and (2) exercise, physical activity, health and wellbeing. This degree is accredited by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). In the NCSA’s Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education words, accreditation “means your programme adheres to the highest standards of excellence”.
Career opportunities
Our graduates have moved on to fantastic careers. Currently, in elite sport science, we have graduates working in Premier League football and elite sport science providers in the United States of America. In clinical exercise science our graduates work for the prestigious Papworth and Addenbrookes hospitals as clinical and exercise physiologists, and in the allied health professions as exercise rehabilitation specialists. Some of our graduates have successful teaching careers, in physical education, biology, chemistry and physics. Your exposure to world-leading sport and exercise science facilities will ensure you and your CV are ready for a range of exciting careers.
Entry requirements
- IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language.
