BSc Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

The University of Birmingham offers a BSc in Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, a degree that mixes scientific theory with practicality in learning how physical activity, sport, and health affect society. The degree seeks to make students gain a good understanding of the science of sport and exercise while learning skills in addressing health problems and promoting physical wellbeing.

• Year 1: Students are introduced to the basic scientific principles underlying the field, including human physiology, anatomy, psychology of sport and exercise, and research methods introduction. This year lays the foundation for the understanding of how the mind and body respond to physical activity.

• Year 2: The second year moves on to more advanced study, with exercise physiology, biomechanics, and the psychology of health and performance being examined. Research skills are further developed, and students begin to engage in applied projects, linking theory and practice.

• Year 3: The third year promotes further specialization and independent thought. Students conduct an extended research project or dissertation, where they apply scientific investigation to real-life problems in sport, exercise, or health. Optional modules enable the degree to be focused towards areas of personal interest, for example, public health, advanced physiology, or performance analysis.

Curriculum Structure:
The course is designed to integrate scientific theory with applied practice. Major areas covered are:

• Core sciences of physiology, psychology, biomechanics, and nutrition.

• Practical sessions and workshops to apply theory to practice.

• Research methods and statistics to establish strong analytical skills.

• A final-year independent research project to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving.