Sport Science and Mathematics (Hons) Nottingham Trent University

Overview

The Sport Science and Mathematics (Hons) course from Nottingham Trent University , will give you the mathematics skills to unlock the complexities of sport. It’s a powerful combination. You’ll develop the building blocks of mathematics – algebra, calculus and statistics while exploring sports psychology, physiology and biomechanics.

We know that the best learning happens when you get to apply it. That’s why you’ll be getting hands-on in our sport science labs as well as specialist mathematics facilities to put your knowledge and theory to the test.

In Years One and Two you’ll study both Sport Science and Mathematics modules. In Year Three, you’ll select either a Mathematics pathway or a Sport Science pathway depending upon your own interests and preferences.

Careers and employability

This course will enable you to develop and apply a range of essential, transferable management skills that are greatly respected by employers. Recent graduates have achieved the following company roles:

• NHS – respiratory physiologist

• Northampton Saints Rugby Club – assistant performance analyst

• Derby College – lecturer in biology and health nutrition

• Manchester City Football Club – academy performance analyst

• Excel Sport Coaching – head coach

• Sports Xtra – regional manager

• International Football Association – football coach

• West Bromwich Albion – academy match analyst

• David Lloyd – sales and marketing consultant

• Derby County Football Club – performance analyst

• Stoke City Football Club – Stoke City football community programme worker

• Tottenham Hotspur Football Club – junior sport science intern.