Sport & Exercise Science

About this course

Sport and exercise science applies the methods of biology, physiology, psychology and biomechanics to understanding human performance and the role of physical activity in health. It is a discipline that spans the full range of human movement, from the elite athlete training for international competition to the sedentary adult taking their first steps towards a more active life. The science that underpins both is the same: how the body responds to exercise, how the mind affects performance, how movement can be analysed and how training can be designed to produce specific adaptations. At Edge Hill University, the three-year full-time degree is endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, which is the recognised professional body for sport and exercise scientists in the UK. This endorsement is a meaningful indicator of the quality and professional relevance of the

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 45% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 10% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 12 / 100Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation · 10% of graduatescards →

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