Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) - BSc (Hons)

Bristol, UWE

This course explores how movement influences health, wellbeing and performance for individuals and society. Through applied learning and theory, you'll build the skills to improve community health and tackle real-world challenges in sport and exercise. ### Why study sport and exercise science? Movement changes lives. It supports health, recovery, wellbeing and human performance at every stage of life. As societies face rising levels of inactivity, chronic illness, ageing populations and widening health inequalities, professionals who understand how movement can improve lives have never been more important.  Our BSc(Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) is designed to respond to workforce demand for graduates with expertise in health and wellbeing across individuals and communities. At the heart of this course is a simple question: how can movement help people live healthier, longer and more fulfilling lives?  From healthy ageing and rehabilitation to community wellbeing and elite athletic performance, you'll explore the science underpinning health and human performance across the lifespan. ### Why UWE Bristol? Our innovative Sport and Exercise Science degree takes a broader view of the subject, exploring the vital role movement plays in healthcare, sustainable wellbeing, injury prevention and recovery. You’ll learn alongside and from disciplines that increasingly collaborate in professional practice, reflecting the way physical activity sits at the intersection of healthcare, education, public health and sport. Through applied, practice-oriented and research-informed learning, you'll combine scientific theory with practical experience, applying your knowledge and skills to real-world healthcare challenges. ### Where can it take me? As one of the fastest-growing areas of applied science, there’s an increasing/critical need for BSc(Hons) Sport and Exercise Science graduates who are equipped to improve lives through movement. Whether supporting elite athletes, helping people live well with long-term conditions, promoting healthier communities or influencing future policy and practice, you'll graduate with the scientific knowledge and practical skills to make a meaningful impact. You could go on to work in physical activity promotion, community health, wellbeing-focused roles, strength and conditioning, or sport performance. You can also progress to postgraduate study in areas such as sport science, public health and education, including a PGCE.