Sport and Exercise Science (Hons) University of Chichester

Overview

This course provides you with the scientific theory and practical skills required to support individuals and teams towards achieving their optimal performance whether that is in a sport, occupational or health setting.

Explore fundamental sport and exercise topics that include:

• Biomechanics
• Nutrition
• Physiology
• Psychology
• Strength and conditioning.

On this Sport and Exercise Science (Hons) degree at University of Chichester you will:

• Study the key aspects of sport and exercise that prepare you for a successful future career.

• Choose your specialist pathway that fits in with your interests and aspirations.

• Learn from experienced and industry-active sport and exercise science practitioners.

• Feel more support from our teaching staff as they get to know you and your needs.

• Gain vital professional experience with work placement opportunities.

Careers

A degree in sport and exercise science offers students the chance to start their career in a sector that is going from strength to strength.

With a practical-based modular approach, you have the choice and flexibility to tailor your course to your interests, learning from internationally renowned researchers and practitioners.

The university firmly believes that this approach will help you stand out in the competitive employment market, with the potential of pursuing a career with the English Institute of Sport, national governing bodies, professional clubs, the NHS, private health care sector, community practitioners or further study at master’s level or PGCE.

Typical careers include:

• Health and exercise practitioner

• Athletic trainer

• Sports psychologist

• Sports science support personnel

• Sports equipment consultant

• Health promotion

• Clinical exercise scientist

• Public health

• Exercise prescription on GP referral schemes

• Human performance scientist