Sport and Exercise Science, BSc (Hons)

Course summary

OverviewWhy a sports science degree is for youThis degree offers a broad scope of study, giving you the opportunity to create your own course as you study all aspects of sports science. Studying a combination of sports and exercise sciences will give you a wide range of knowledge and understanding regarding scientific methods used in sports science.Ranked as the top university in London for Sports Science (The Complete University Guide 2020), this course is taught by active sports professionals involved in coaching, sport rehabilitation and performance. We have extensive industry links to some of the biggest names in the field including Tottenham Hotspur Academy, Barnet FC, Leyton Orient FC, Health South USA, and Anatomie Sports Injury Clinic.The course is based in our modern facilities at StoneX Stadium, home of Saracens Rugby Club. You’ll have access to the brand new £23 million redevelopment project of the West Stand, offering state-of-the-art facilities as a top educational and high performance centre for teaching and research excellence. With some of the most advanced equipment in the UK, you will be able to utilise the new specialist spaces, simulation suites, specialist labs, plus much more.Supporting athletes to performDuring this course you’ll develop the skills needed to support athletes to perform at their peak while reducing the risk of injury. You’ll develop your understanding of biomechanical and physiological theories, as well as your psychological skills.You’ll integrate professional practice into your studies as you complete 50 hours of placements every year. This is a crucial opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge by working with athletes. The availability of placements is subject to cooperating organisations and we are working closely with our partners to ensure we have as many available as possible even during COVID-19. Due to COVID-19, the total number of placement hours required to pass the module may be altered under the guidance of the Accredited Professional Bodies or the University where applicable. By graduation, you’ll be armed with the techniques and procedures needed to analyse and interpret human movement, physical fitness and well-being. A sports and exercise degree sets you up for a fulfilling career.A personalised support networkOur personalised approach gives you the support you need to succeed as a student. While you are an undergraduate or foundation year student, you’ll have a Personal Tutor directly related to your course. If you need support with academic writing, numeracy and library skills, we’ll be sure to provide it. Our Student Learning and Graduate Academic Assistants have studied your subject and can support you based on their own experience.Once you complete the degree, you’ll have an ideal basis for specialising at postgraduate level. Previous graduates have gone on to work as a lifestyle coach, sports manager, sports development officer and more.Introducing our new Learning FrameworkAfter working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/

Year 1 - Compulsory Fundamentals of Research Methods in Sport & Exercise Science (15 credits) Fundamentals of Physical Education and Sports Coaching (15 credits) Movement Analysis (15 credits) Fundamentals of Training Principles in Sport and Exercise (30 credits) Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Science (30 credits) Made in Middlesex Expansion Module (Cognitive Me) (15 credits) Year 2 - Compulsory Made in Middlesex Expansion Module (Associative Me) (15 Credits) Applied Sport Psychology (30 credits) Applied Performance Analysis (15 credits) Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition (15 credits) Applied Physiology and Biomechanics (30 credits) Research Methods (15 Credits) Year 3 - Compulsory Dissertation (30 credits) Advanced Sport Psychology (15 credits) Advanced Biomechanics (15 credits) Advanced Physiology (15 credits) Advanced Sport and Exercise Work Based Practice (15 credits) Advanced Sport and Exercise Science (30 credits)