BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

Program Overview

LJMU's BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree prepares students for careers in the sports industry or exercise settings through a multi-disciplinary approach to science. Core modules build a solid foundation, while specialist options in the final year allow for customized learning. The degree is taught by world-renowned experts in state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring access to exceptional resources and industry connections.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree is delivered by world-leading experts in state-of-the-art facilities in the award-winning Tom Reilly Building. Sports scientists work in the sports industries with athletes, coaches and governing bodies to help improve elite performance or in communities promoting healthy lifestyles. Through the multi-disciplinary study of the behavioural, physical and life sciences, this degree prepares you for a highly rewarding career in sports or exercise contexts - including scientific support, rehabilitation, exercise training and health promotion.

Outline:

The foundations and principles underpinning sport and exercise science are covered in the first two years. This provides the multi-disciplinary grounding recommended by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). In the final year there is discipline specialisation and an independent research project led by the student.

Level 4

• Core modules:
• Professional Practice in Sport and Exercise Science 1 (20 credits)
• Research Methods 1 (20 credits)
• Exercise Physiology 1 (20 credits)
• Psychosocial Principles of Sport and Exercise (20 credits)
• Human Movement (20 credits)
• Physical Activity and Health 1 (20 credits)

Level 5

• Core modules:
• Research Methods 2 (20 credits)
• Professional Practice in Sport & Exercise Science 2 (20 credits)
• Exercise Physiology 2 (20 credits)
• Sport and Performance Psychology (20 credits)
• Physical Activity and Health 2 (20 credits)
• Biomechanics (20 credits)
• Optional Modules:
• Sandwich Year - Sport and Exercise Science (120 credits)
• Study Year Abroad - Sport and Exercise Science (120 credits)
• Study Semester Abroad - Sport and Exercise Science (60 credits)

Level 6

• Core modules:
• Applied Placement in Sport and Exercise Science (20 credits)
• Major Project (40 credits)
• Optional Modules:
• Current Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology (20 credits)
• Behaviour change (20 credits)
• Performance Analysis in Sport (20 credits)
• Sports Biomechanics (20 credits)
• Exercise Metabolism (20 credits)
• Cardiovascular Physiology (20 credits)
• Environmental Physiology (20 credits)
• Health & Performance Nutrition (20 credits)
• Applied Motor Behaviour (20 credits)
• Strength and Conditioning (20 credits)
• PE Teacher Education (20 credits)
• Interdisciplinary Coaching Science (20 credits)
• Physical activity across the lifecourse (20 credits)
• Clinical Biomechanics (20 credits)
• Physical Activity for people with long term conditions (20 credits)

Assessment:

Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework. All students perform differently depending on how they are assessed, which is why we use a combination of assessment methods. These include: written assignments (essays, lab reports, literature reviews), exams (MCQ, seen and unseen), practical work, portfolios, presentations (group and individual), and reflective practice/diaries. You will also be expected to complete a dissertation in your final year. Your tutors will provide feedback on assessments within three weeks, allowing you to quickly identify your successes and the areas where you may need to put in more work.

Teaching:

We adopt an active blended learning approach, meaning you will experience a combination of face-to-face and online learning during your time at LJMU. This enables you to experience a rich and diverse learning experience and engage fully with your studies. Teaching is via a combination of lectures, interactive seminars, one-to-one tutorials, online activities, laboratory-based practical work and group work. Web-based content is also available through our virtual learning environment.

Careers:

The diversity of careers that our graduates pursue is testament to the variety of skills they develop during their course. Some choose to pursue teaching careers, supplementing their degree with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. Others continue their studies at masters level, remaining at LJMU to study sport and clinical biomechanics, sport psychology, sport and exercise physiology, sport nutrition, strength and conditioning or study for other masters degrees e.g. physiotherapy. Some also progress to doctoral level research and take up lecturing positions in universities and colleges. Whatever your career choice, the transferable skills you will gain on the course are sought after by a wide range of employers, many of whom tell us they value our graduates because they "think differently and have excellent people skills".

Other:

The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is ranked 6th for Sports Science (QS World University Rankings 2024). The School is designated a Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (2005-2010) by the Higher Education Funding Council for England. Taught in a 25 million state-of-the-art building with world-class laboratories and equipment. Excellent employment prospects in elite performance or promotion of healthy lifestyles. Option to undertake work placement of up to 12 months. Options to study abroad for part of the degree with support from schemes such as the Go Global Fund and Erasmus+. This degree is available to study following a foundation year.

Tuition Fees (full-time) per year Home: £9,250 International: £18,250 Placement year: £1,850 Placement year international: £3,830 All figures are subject to yearly increases. Tuition fees are subject to parliamentary approval.