Sports and Exercise Science
University of Worcester
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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St John's Campus

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Sport and Exercise Science (SES) is a single honours course which provides students with an excellent combination of research based theoretical knowledge supported with the development of practical skills to help prepare students for employment in both the field of Sport and Exercise Science and other careers.In the National Student Survey (2022) 100% of our students were satisfied with the course and according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey data, completed 15 months after graduation,100% of ...Read more

Sport and Exercise Science (SES) is a single honours course which provides students with an excellent combination of research based theoretical knowledge supported with the development of practical skills to help prepare students for employment in both the field of Sport and Exercise Science and other careers.In the National Student Survey (2022) 100% of our students were satisfied with the course and according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey data, completed 15 months after graduation,100% of our students are employed or are furthering their studies with higher qualifications. Worcester has a proven record of excellence in the field of sport and exercise science and this course will interest students with an enthusiasm for the science behind sport, exercise and health. Accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) and taught by experts who are both research active and practically working in the field, the course provides an insight into the scientific study of sport, with strong links to theoretical concepts and applied practice across a range of relevant environments and populations. These include working with elite, youth athletes and para-athletes, older / ageing adults, and clinical populations such as cardiac rehab, exercise prescription, extreme environments.You will study the 3 key science discipline areas of Psychology, Physiology and Biomechanics with opportunities to focus on other discipline areas including Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning and Performance analysis. There is a strong employability thread to the modules at all levels which cumulate in a final year work-based learning opportunity. We are confident that this focus on employability is linked to our exceptional employability statistics. The course includes theoretical, practical and vocational elements and students will experience a range of teaching environments and benefit from a variety of assessment methods. The School of Sport and Exercise Science has links with universities throughout Europe, China, Japan, USA, New Zealand and Australia and you will have the opportunity to study for one semester abroad.

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62/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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35th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
93rd
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Cory
23 Jan 26

Make drinks at the student union cheaper..Read more

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Bryony
23 Jan 26

Would love to see more accessible signs, with directions that don't just lead to stairs. However all staff are very accommodating and want to work with you to find accessible..Read more

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112 Grades / Points required

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£16,200 per year

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23 Jan 26
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Would love to see more accessible signs, with directions that don't just lead to stairs. However all staff are very accommodating and want to work with you to find accessible...
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University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Established in 1946, the University of Worcester is a forward-thinking and inclusive institution that champions the transformative power...

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University of Worcester
Henwick Grove Worcester Worcestershire WR2 6AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Worcester Shrub Hill  0.9 miles away

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