Sport Science for Health

About this course

Sport science for health applies the methods and knowledge of sport and exercise science to the promotion of health, wellbeing and physical activity across different populations. Where performance-focused sport science concentrates on optimising the bodies of competitive athletes, sport science for health asks how physical activity can be used more broadly to improve the quality of life of people with a wide range of needs, from young people developing physical literacy to adults rehabilitating after injury or illness and older adults managing chronic conditions. The field draws on anatomy, physiology, nutrition, psychology and public health. At Anglia Ruskin University's Writtle campus, this three-year full-time programme develops your understanding of anatomy, physiology, nutrition and the promotion of active lifestyles. You will explore lifelong engagement in physical activity and ex

Where its graduates go

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• 38 / 100Quality and Regulatory Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →
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• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →

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