Sport and Exercise Science (With Professional Practice Year)

About this course

Sport and exercise science applies the principles of physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition to understanding athletic performance and physical activity in support of health and wellbeing. It is a discipline that has grown significantly as professional sport has invested more heavily in evidence-based performance support and as public health organisations have recognised the importance of physical activity for disease prevention and mental wellbeing. At the University of Bedfordshire this four-year programme includes a professional practice year, extending the standard three-year degree with a dedicated period of applied professional experience. You will study the physiological responses to exercise, including cardiovascular and muscular adaptations to training, alongside biomechanical analysis of movement, the psychology of sport and performance, nutrition for sport and exer

Where its graduates go

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• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →

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