Sport and Exercise Science, BSc (Hons)

This course in Sport and Exercise Science offers a strong scientific foundation for those interested in sport, exercise, and biomedical sciences, exploring how the body functions during and after physical activity. Unlike many similar programs, it emphasizes advanced study using high-tech equipment for biomechanics, nutrition, sports medicine, psychology, physiology, and anatomy. Students benefit from exclusive access to a well-equipped medical school anatomy suite with physical and virtual 3D modeling. Employability is enhanced through a Personal Development Portfolio, including 100 hours of tailored placements and support from a dedicated manager. The University of Nottingham boasts a stellar sporting record, ranking in the BUCS top 10 for 15 years and second in 2022, with scholarships available for talented athletes. Facilities include state-of-the-art laboratories in the David Ross Sports Village and Medical School, with easy access via a footbridge.In the first year, students cover fundamentals of exercise physiology, psychology, functional anatomy, biochemistry, cell biology, and biomechanics, gaining lab experience and first aid qualifications. The second year delves deeper into nutrition, environmental stress responses, biomechanics, psychology, and systems like musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory physiology. In the third year, learners select four advanced optional modules alongside a research project, working with university research groups under expert supervision.