Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) | Oxford Brookes University

Course summary

Fascinated by how the body responds to physical activity? Keen to work with sports professionals to help them reach their best? Want to impact societal health issues?

Our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) starts with essential life science skills to prepare you for degree-level study, enabling you to explore these topics. Passing this foundation year leads to our Sport and Exercise degree, endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, (CASES).

As you progress, you'll cover core subjects including biomechanics, physiology and psychology as well as optional modules such as nutrition, strength and conditioning, and performance analysis. Our specialist labs provide plenty of scope to test results. Plus, members of our teaching team have a strong track record in helping elite sports teams.

In recent years, the government has invested heavily in sport and more people than ever go to the gym. Sports professionals expect a whole raft of people to fine tune their performance. All this means you’ll be in great demand when you graduate.

Professional bodies

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

BASES, British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: C6F1
Institution code:: O66

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