Sport and Exercise for Health with a Year in Industry - BSc (Hons)
University of Kent
Key Information
Campus location
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Are you passionate about sport and fascinated by how the science behind it impacts health? Are you driven to learn more about using sport and exercise to make a difference in people’s lives?
Launch your career in this exciting field with the innovative BSc Sport and Exercise for Health at Kent. It gives you the knowledge and practical experience needed for a broad range of careers, from enhancing the performance of elite athletes to improving the quality of life for the elderly.
At Kent, you’ll learn from expert lecturers who have vast experience in sports organizations, training, sports psychology, and injury and rehabilitation. They work with a range of clients from Olympians and Paralympians to members of the public.
You'll gain a good mix of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice. You'll also develop a range of highly valuable laboratory and clinical skills, giving you the best possible start to your career.
During your year in the industry, you'll develop hands-on experience in a professional environment, giving you a competitive edge and the best possible start to your career.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The University of Kent has a long-standing relationship with Chevening, which has successfully placed scholars worldwide at the university for many years. Kent is proud to be a Chevening partner and offers three partner scholarships and the standard Chevening Scholarships. The University of Kent welcomes applications from all Chevening-eligible countries for any one-year taught master’s degree starting in September 2024, based at our UK campuses. Find out how to apply.
We have several scholarships for students starting a postgraduate course in September 2024 at one of our UK campuses. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship's web pages.
Here are Scholarships that might be of particular interest:
- British Council GREAT Scholarship: China, Ghana, Greece, India, Kenya, Thailand, Turkey (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADBCG0601)
- International Scholarships for Taught Masters students (International) (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADINMASA02)
- Kent Law School LLM Global Welcome Scholarship (Canterbury) (International) (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADGLOWEL01)
- MBA Woman in Leadership Scholarship (Home & International) (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FN35WILS0002)
Curriculum
Stage 1
Compulsory modules
- Introduction to Sport & Exercise Nutrition
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology
- Introduction to Sport & Exercise Psychology
- Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics
- Research in Sport and Exercise Sciences
- Sports Academic Advising and Skills Development I
Stage 2
Compulsory modules
- Research Methods, Design & Planning
- Sport and Exercise Promotion
Year in Industry
Compulsory modules
- Industrial Placement Portfolio
- Industrial Placement Experience
Stage 3
Compulsory modules
- Exercise Prescription, Referral, and Rehabilitation
- Research Study in Sport Sciences
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
You graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience. In addition, you also develop the key transferable skills sought by employers, such as:
- excellent communication skills
- work independently or as part of a team
- the ability to solve problems and think analytically
- time management.
This means that our graduates are well equipped for careers across a range of fields and have gone on to work in sports science support for elite athletes, professional sports teams, teaching and in the NHS for physical activity, exercise referral or health promotion.