BSc Sport and Exercise Science

The BSc Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Wolverhampton teaches how the body works during sport, exercise, and physical activity. Students will learn about biomechanics, physiology, psychology, health, and performance. Students study in labs and in the field, doing experiments and tests. The course helps you understand how to improve athletic performance and promote health and well-being. The degree is for 3 years full-time. There is an option for a sandwich placement year between years to gain work experience. The course is endorsed by BASES (British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences) through their Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme.

In the first year, students cover fundamentals in anatomy, physiology, movement science, measurement methods, and basic psychology of sport. In the second year, they delve deeper into muscle physiology, biomechanics, applied psychology, exercise in health and disease, and data analysis. In the final year, students carry out research or an applied project, plus advanced modules in areas such as applied biomechanics, advanced physiology, intervention design, and professional issues. Students are taught lectures, lab sessions, fieldwork, workshops, and group work. Assessments include written exams, lab reports, coursework, project reports, presentations, practical assessments, and sometimes assessments during placement.