Sport and Exercise Science (Performance Sailing)

Develop your knowledge of the science behind high-performance sailing
Developed as a result of a 20-year collaboration between internationally renowned sports scientists and the world-leading British Sailing Team, our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Performance Sailing) provides you with the skills and knowledge needed for an exciting career in high-performance sport.

BASES-endorsed course
Endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), you can be sure that this course covers the necessary foundation of sport and exercise science knowledge, technical skills and professional development competencies required to succeed in the profession.

CIMPSA-endorsed course
This course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), which shows that it provides the scientific theory and practical skills required to work as a sport and exercise scientist or health and exercise practitioner.

Qualification Approved Centre for Level 4 Award in Nutrition

Built for those ready for a career in competitive sailing
Informed by world-leading practitioners in the British Sailing Team, this degree has been developed specifically for sport and exercise science students with experience in competitive sailing who want to pursue a career in high performance sport, or for dual-career athletes who are studying alongside professional athletic training.

Gain a unique insight into the science of sailing
You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the science of sailing and Olympic sport, alongside bespoke modules tailored towards high-performance sailing, delivered by experts in their respective fields.

Study areas include:

• Biomechanics

• Nutrition

• Physiology

• Psychology

• Strength and conditioning.

Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) education partner

Discover our specialist facilities and laboratories
Our range of dedicated sport and exercise science facilities support you to apply theory to practice and provide you with everything you need to succeed.

Specialist facilities include:

• Biomechanics labs

• Physiology labs

• Psychology labs

• Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic

• Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Unit (SPRU)

• Environmental climate chamber.

Learn from active sport and exercise science practitioners
You will learn from our team of experienced applied practitioners who have worked with professional and Olympic sailing teams, meaning they bring their breadth of knowledge from the wider industry into the classroom.

Smaller class sizes for better learning
Our commitment to smaller class sizes means you won’t get lost in the crowd, and our teaching staff can provide more individualised support that fits you and your ambitions.

On this course you will:

• Develop your skills in high performance sailing.

• Study on a BASES and CIMSPA-endorsed course.

• Expand your knowledge of physiology, biomechanics and psychology.

• Feel more support from our teaching staff as they get to know you and your needs.

• Learn from experts who have worked with professional teams and Olympic athletes.

Bespoke sailing modules
You can choose to specialise in one of the core Sport and Exercise Science disciplines, alongside bespoke modules tailored towards high-performance sailing and delivered by experts in their respective fields.

Bespoke modules are run by members of the British Sailing Coaching Staff, as well as internationally renowned practitioners who are experts in their field.

Year One
Your first year introduces you to the fundamental aspects that underpin sport and exercise science as you explore the key elements of biomechanics, physiology and psychology.

Year Two
In your second year, you will begin to focus on more advanced aspects of sport and exercise science, as you examine nutrition, psychology and performance analysis.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of and skills in high-performance sailing through modules that explore subjects such as meteorology, extreme conditions and physics.

Year Three
In your third year, you will apply your newly-developed knowledge to the practical side of sports performance through the cycles of athletes and competition.

Alongside this, you will develop and use your research and data analysis skills as part of a final extended research project, which as acts as the culmination of your learning over the course of your degree.

Indicative modules
You will study a selection of core and optional modules during your degree. Each module is worth a particular number of credits and is delivered differently depending on the needs of the module.

Modules are assessed at every stage of the course, offering cumulative assessment of your progress, which means you can monitor your own progress throughout your degree and look to discuss and plan your development with your lecturers throughout the course.

Where appropriate, special arrangements can be made for students with an identified need/needs.

Our course includes a mix of assessments, so that you may develop a wide range of transferable skills.

Essays
Examinations
Portfolios
Practical assessments
Lab reports
Oral presentations.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences