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Sport and Exercise Science
Plymouth Marjon University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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This inspiring, varied sports science degree enables you to explore the impact of sport and exercise science on optimising athletes’ performance in competitive sport and exercise. It addresses the importance of sport and exercise scientists in the preparation of athletes for the competitive environment. It looks specifically at how they can have a significant impact on maximising performance outcomes, highlighting just how rewarding a sports science career can be.There are a number of pathways ...Read more

This inspiring, varied sports science degree enables you to explore the impact of sport and exercise science on optimising athletes’ performance in competitive sport and exercise. It addresses the importance of sport and exercise scientists in the preparation of athletes for the competitive environment. It looks specifically at how they can have a significant impact on maximising performance outcomes, highlighting just how rewarding a sports science career can be.There are a number of pathways for you to specialise in Sport and Exercise Science Strength and Conditioning Nutrition Physical Activity and Health.The programme establishes a contextualised understanding of the application of science (medicine, physical sciences and psychology) to sport performance and the optimisation of exercise participation. The programme identifies key strategies and techniques for optimising sports performance and maximising the benefits of exercise and is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES BUES).The BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science is a multi-disciplinary programme and the core curriculum draws from the academic sub-disciplines physiology, psychology and biomechanics that underpin sport and exercise science academically and in applied practice.The University’s partner links with professional sports clubs, as well as elite and community sports programmes and athletes in Plymouth and beyond, provides numerous opportunities to develop students’ sport and exercise science knowledge in an applied setting.The degree prepares you to work not only as a sport and exercise scientist but also in a range of roles related to the degree including the exercise and fitness industry, health provision, supporting the coach and coaching process, teaching, research and rehabilitation.The sport and exercise science facilities enable students to develop and apply their knowledge in both a laboratory and field based setting. Their learning is supported with academic staff who hold both academic and professional practice qualifications and who continue to work in the sector as practitioners.The inclusion of specialist pathways (strength and conditioning, physical activity and health and nutrition) reflects the recognition to ensure the provision captures both the ‘sport’ aspect of programme (for example athlete performance, officiating and coaching and the impact of sport on the nation) and the ‘exercise’ component (positive and preventative impact of exercise on a wide-ranging array of physical and mental health conditions).


Why study at Marjon?


• Small, person-focused university
• No.2 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)
• No.4 university in the UK for Career Prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023)
• No.4 uni in England for Education (Student Experience) (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)

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86/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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61st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
115th
What students say
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Callum
21 Feb 25

The facilities and support you get are very good with lots of practicals giving you a chance to use equipment you wouldn’t otherwise. It’s a small unit compared to others but..Read more

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Carly
18 Jan 25

The university feels like a community. Your lecturers know you by first name and know your hobbies/interests. The majority of campus know eachother/know of eachother. It is like a..Read more

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£14,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£14,500 per year

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£14500 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Sports Studies reviews

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C
Callum
21 Feb 25
MSc Sport and Exercise Science
The facilities and support you get are very good with lots of practicals giving you a chance to use equipment you wouldn’t otherwise. It’s a small unit compared to others but...
Read more
C
Carly
18 Jan 25
Sport and Exercise Science
The university feels like a community. Your lecturers know you by first name and know your hobbies/interests. The majority of campus know eachother/know of eachother. It is like a...
Read more
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Plymouth Marjon University
Plymouth Marjon University Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  2.1 miles away

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