Bachelor in Sport and Exercise Science
Differdange, Luxembourg
DURATION
6 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Sport and Exercise is a large and fast expanding global industry. Due to its important development, the demand for skilled exercise and sports science graduates is constantly inscreasing. As a field, sport and exercise science is concerned with the theoretical and practical application of scientific principles relating to individual subject disciplines. Today, science not only informs elite sport performances but also the teaching of physical education (PE) and important parts of the health sector. With performance margins between success and failure at sport becoming increasingly smaller and with world health problems for example obesity becoming increasingly bigger, it is sport & exercise science which makes the difference between winning and losing or between health and disease.
The Sport and Exercise Science degree teaches students the required theoretical knowledge and practical expertise of scientific principles and knowledge underpinning motor learning, training adaptations, performance testing, exercise and sport physiology, human nutrition, anatomy & biomechanics and psychology which informs and educates this global industry.
Details
- Duration: 3 years (full-time)
- Degree: Bachelor
- Credits: 180 ECTS
- Language: English
- Programme Starts: October
LUNEX also offers the possibility to gain the "student-athlete status", ideally for applicants wishing to train/perform while studying for their degree.
Become a Sport and Exercise Science Expert
The Sport & Exercise Science programme is designed for students who are interested in gaining qualifications to become a sport and exercise science specialist and who want to work in professions related to teaching, coaching, injury prevention & rehabilitation, exercise and sport science or other associated areas.
The role of a sport and exercise scientist comprises the analysis, support and provision of testing and training in health/performance as well as disease/injury. Thus, students study theories and core competencies related to human movement in the areas of learning or relearning and optimisation of motor skills for diverse populations such as children, adolescents, (elite) athletes, the elderly or clinical populations.
What we offer at LUNEX?
- Being taught by world-class experts
- 100% English courses
- A personal degree and individual support
- An optimal combination between theory and hands-on experience
- Gaining an understanding of and competence in scientific methods, evidence-based practice, and methods for quality assurance
- Getting involved in research
- State-of-the-art facilities and equipment
- Easy access to sports facilities
- An international environment
- A highly active sports and university student union community
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Curriculum
Sport and Exercise Science Programme
The Bachelor in Sport and Exercise Science starts with an induction week. Following this, subjects are taught in subject-specific modules which generally run over one, two or three weeks. In order to enhance and deepen their learning, students are required to read and study simultaneously outside of the lecture room.
Modules are underpinned by practical and laboratory classes throughout the studies. Thus, students physically and practically experience relevant training and testing situations and learn how to apply these in a real-world setting (e.g. translation of theoretical testing aspects into real-world testing scenarios). This hands-on experience not only supports learning but also teaches a large number of transferable skills, such as communication, organisation, time management, etc.
During their final year, students complete a Bachelor’s Thesis which comprises an independent research project. Applying all knowledge and skills learned, students work on their thesis under the guidance of a supervisor.
Sport and Exercise Science Courses Overview:
YEAR 1
- Learning in Sport and Exercise Science
- Musculoskeletal Anatomy
- Fundamentals of Testing and Training
- Sport Coaching and Leadership
- Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Advanced Sport and Exercise Physiology
- Advanced Testing and Training
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Functional Biomechanics
- Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science I
- Professional Internship
YEAR 2
- Business Administration in Sports
- Motor Control and Learning
- Health and Physical Activity Promotion
- Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
- Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Employability Skills for Sports and Exercise Professionals
- Strength and Conditioning
- Fundamentals in Marketing
- Management in Sport Business
- Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science II
- Professional Internship
YEAR 3 (with 2 specialisations)
Specialisation 1: Sport Coaching and Physical Education
- Didactics in Physical Education
- Sports Coaching Qualification
- Advanced Motor Control and Learning
- Sports Sociology
- Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries
- Training Planning and Evaluation
- Lifelong Learning and Coaching
- Bachelor's Thesis
Specialisation 2: Sport Management
- Trends in Sport and Sport Business
- Human Resource Management
- Project Management in Sport
- Management Skills
- Sports Sociology
- Psychosociology of Sports Organisations
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Sport
- Bachelor's Thesis
Complete your studies with a master's degree in Sports Science
After our 3-year sports degree, students can continue their postgraduate studies with our 2-year Master programme in Sport and Exercise Science. Designed for sports enthusiasts, sport coaches and sports therapists, this degree programme enables students to deepen their knowledge and to use advanced scientific and practical methods in the fields of sport, training, performance analysis and health.
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Career Opportunities
Employment Opportunities in Sport & Exercise Science
A sport & exercise science degree provides a great basis on which to build a career in the sports and health industry, as well as giving graduates highly transferable business an management skills. Examples of exercise and sports professions are:
- Higher Education Lecturer
- Physical Education Teacher
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Professional Sports Coach
- Sports Development Officer
- Sports Therapist
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Outdoor Activities/Education Manager
- Fitness/Personal Trainer
- Sports Science Support
- Armed Force
- Athletic Director