Sport and Exercise Science (with a Placement Year) (Hons) St Mary's University, Twickenham, London

Overview

The Sport and Exercise Science (with a Placement Year) (Hons) at St Mary's University, Twickenham, London provides a comprehensive scientific foundation for understanding human performance and health. This programme integrates rigorous academic theory with practical application, ensuring students develop the technical skills required for the modern sports industry. By exploring the interdisciplinary nature of the field, you will gain a holistic perspective on how to optimise athletic potential and improve community wellbeing.

Why Sport and Exercise Science (with a Placement Year) (Hons) at St Mary's University, Twickenham, London?

Students benefit from access to world-class facilities often used by Olympians, including an environmental chamber, performance education centre, and specialist biomechanics laboratories. The curriculum is endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Scientists (CASES), ensuring the teaching meets high professional standards. A distinctive feature of this degree is the dedicated placement year, which allows you to gain 12 months of professional experience, building commercial awareness and industry networks before graduation.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 17100 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to be flexible, allowing students to specialise in their preferred areas of sports science through a variety of optional modules. Modules may include:

Year 1

• Research Methods
• Physiology of Health, Exercise and Performance
• Social Psychology of Sport
• Sports Biomechanics
• Notational Analysis
• Testing and Monitoring in Sport
• Skill Acquisition
• Experience and Employment in Sport
• Sports Nutrition

Careers with Sport and Exercise Science (with a Placement Year) (Hons)

Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles within the global sports and health markets. Common career paths include working as exercise physiologists, sports psychologists, health practitioners, or sports development officers. The programme also provides a strong foundation for those wishing to enter PE teaching, personal training, or competitive graduate training schemes across various industries. With 96% of graduates in employment or further study shortly after leaving, the degree offers excellent professional prospects.