Sport & Exercise Science / Sport & Exercise Science (Physical Activity & Health)
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BSc (Hons)
Duration & study mode
4 years full-time
Ucas code
C602
Course starting dates
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Lanarkshire: September
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Clearing at UWSUWS's BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science / Sport & Exercise Science (Physical Activity & Health) prepares you for a career where you will learn how to support athletes in maximising their performance.
This degree focuses on the science behind high-performance sport and physical activity for the promotion of health.
The teaching on programme is research-led and promotes both health and performance elements of sport and exercise science.
Hosting the only British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) accredited lab in Scotland, we can offer lab-based and practical tuition. Assessments are a key feature of this programme and will develop your hands-on skills and sport and exercise knowledge.
Students in their final year of study will have a wide range of optional modules to select from which best suit their interests and career ambitions. A dedicated Physical Activity & Health pathway is available to 4th year students who wish to take a focused set of modules specific to that field of study.
UWS offers opportunities for our students to study abroad via our exchange programmes.
Study abroad is extremely beneficial to personal and professional development and research has shown that worldwide employers value graduates with intercultural awareness and global competences.
In years 2 and 3 you will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement with a relevant employer. These placements are specifically designed to develop your skills and experience in the workplace, enhancing your job prospects within the sports industry upon completion of your degree.
UWS have worked with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) to achieve endorsement against industry professional standards for its undergraduate degree programmes in sport.
UWS joined CIMSPA as a higher education partner in June 2022 to further enhance students' employability. This programme has been endorsed against several professional standards:
This programme is also endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) through their Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (BUES).
The BEUS awards endorsement to sport and exercise science degree courses that provide undergraduates with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills essential to enter into the profession. It is now the recognised standard for all sport and exercise science undergraduate degree programmes in the UK.
of BSc Sport and Exercise Science students are satisfied with the quality of the course
of BSc Sport and Exercise Science students were satisfied or very satisfied with knowledge of our teaching staff
We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis.
Don’t worry if your qualifications are not listed here, we take a range of factors into account when assessing your application and are happy to consider other alternative combinations of qualifications and experience.
If you are applying with an EU or non-EU qualification, please check our Undergraduate Entry Requirements page which gives more information about country-specific entry requirements.
Suitable science subjects include: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Modern Studies (Sports coaching will accept Politics as a Science).
* for more information on standard and minimum entry requirements, see our Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage
**PL would prefer applicants to have both a science and PE, but not essential.
Please note: entry into second year is open to students normally domiciled in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and international students normally domiciled outside the EEA.
Sports Therapy or Fitness, Health & Exercise or Applied Sports Science or Applied Sports & Exercise Science or Physical Activity & Health with BB in Graded Units overall.
Suitable science subjects include: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology.
Successful applicants who gain a place on this course will need to register on the PVG Scheme, managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland. An application form will be sent from the University once you have accepted your offer. The fee for joining the scheme is £59.
Visit the Disclosure Scotland website for more information on the PVG scheme.
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. The qualifications below must have been gained within two years of the start of your course.
General English language requirements at UWS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
Exceptions to this level of IELTS scoring exist for some accredited or professionally-recognised courses (see section below for more details).
SOCIAL WORK DEGREES
For our BA (Hons) Social Work and MSc Social Work programmes, applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
All stated English tests are acceptable for admission for both home/EU and international students for this programme:
For our research degrees (MRes, MPhil, PhD, DBA, DProf) applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
For Health, Nursing & Midwifery courses that lead to, or require professional registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council, applicants are required to have an IELTS or Occupational English Test (OET)*.
For such courses, the IELTS score is as follows:
* Note that the Occupational English Test (OET) will now be accepted in addition to IELTS as proof of a Nurse's English Language Competence (Nursing & Midwifery Council, 2019).
For our BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science and MSc Advanced Biomedical Science programmes, applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
For our Certificate of Higher Education courses, applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
TOEFL IBT*: 78; no sub-test less than:
* Please note that TOEFL is still acceptable for admission to this programme for both home/EU and international students.
For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use TOEFL to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level courses. We therefore still accept TOEFL tests taken in the last two years for admission to this programme.
West African Senior School Certificate of Education (WASSCE) including acceptance of WAEC Scratchcard*
*UWS will accept a WAEC scratchcard confirming that an applicant has achieved C6 or above as evidence of meeting English language requirement from Nigeria if the student graduated within the last 5 years. After 5 years applicants would be required to provide the WAEC Certificate.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum English language requirements have the option to study one of our preparatory and pre-sessional English courses. The UWS courses available are:
Discover more about our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science programme at UWS Lanarkshire Campus. In this video you will hear from our academics, students and graduates and get to see some of our state-of-the-art facilities.
Having recently visited the new campus, I can say it looks fantastic. I'm impressed by the great facilities, particularly the environmental chamber. New students are lucky to have access to all this top-of-the-range equipment.
Craig Mowat, BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science graduate, now Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine at Motherwell Football Club
The UWS BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science provides a broad understanding of the principles and application of sport science. In years 3 and 4 students will have the opportunity to tailor their learning to their interests and career options, and complete a dissertation in their own area of interest.
In Year 1 you will develop a basic understanding of Sport Development, Sport Coaching and Sport and Exercise Science. Subjects include: Introduction to Sport Coaching, Academic Skills for Sport and Exercise and Introduction to Sport Science.
In Year 2 you will develop your understanding of specific areas of sport and exercise science. Subjects include: Principles of Sport and Exercise Physiology, Skill Acquisition and Sport and Exercise Nutrition.
In Year 3 you will study The Psychology of Sport, Sport Research and Evaluation, Being a Sport Professional, Physiological Adaptations to Exercise and Sport Conditioning and Biomechanics. Optional modules include Measurements in Sport and Exercise or Physical Activity in Health.
This degree will be taught through a combination of learning methods including tutor-led lectures, tutorials and seminars, practical workshops and exercises in a simulated work environment, small group teaching and group project work. Independent, online and peer-to-peer learning is an important element of this course.
Our Sport and Exercise Science degree uses a variety of assessment methods. The below list provides a guide to the types of assessment methods you can expect:
CAREERS
This programme will prepare you for a successful career in sport and exercise science. Graduates have gone on to work in a broad range of roles, including:
As a sport and exercise scientist you could:
A number of graduates are successful in applying for further postgraduate study such as taught Masters (MSc) courses or research degrees (MRes, MPhil, PhD) in sport, exercise or health areas.
£1,820 cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*)
£9,250 Cost per year of study, but not more than £27,750
£9,250 Cost per year of study, but not more than £27,750
£18,000 per year of study
£305 per module (20 credits)
£1,550 per module (20 credits)
£1,550 per module (20 credits)
£3,000 per module (20 credits)
All UK and EU applicants for undergraduate study, not applying through an agent or partner, should apply through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service)
The on-time application deadline for 2024/25 entry is 31 January 2024, 18:00 (UK time). For some courses it may still be possible to apply beyond this period, subject to suitable vacancies remaining. The final deadline for late applications via UCAS is 30 June 2024. Beyond this deadline, you may be able to apply via ‘UCAS Clearing’ if the course you are interested in has remaining places.
Please refer to our Undergraduate Application Guide for domestic & EU/EEA to find more information on when and how to apply to study at UWS.
Students from non-EU/non-EEA countries can apply directly to UWS via our dedicated online application system. The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date to allow for visa processing times. For more information on when and how to apply to study at UWS please refer to our International Undergraduate Application Guide.
For part-time & online study, you should apply directly to the University through our online application system, not through UCAS. Please select the part-time mode of study when submitting your application. Before you begin your application, it is important to read the part-time application step-by-step guide for a smooth process.
To come to UWS as a visiting student on a study abroad or exchange programme, you must apply entirely through our online system.
An ATAS certificate is not required for overseas students applying for this course.
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