Course Overview

Advance your expertise in sport and exercise science and boost your employment prospects in this competitive field. This course is designed to meet the professional standards set by the industry governing organization, the British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences. You will enhance your awareness of the professional issues and research applications within health, exercise, and sport by engaging with consultancy and research projects and working with elite-level athletes. You will upgrade your knowledge of physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, and psychology while gaining experience through an independent project related to your specific interests. Exciting placement opportunities will help to further refine your knowledge, enhance your skills and boost your CV. Previous students have secured placements with Leeds United, Yorkshire Carnegie, Leeds Rhinos, and SportsAid, a UK charity helping the next generation of sports stars achieve their potential.

General Eligibility

Applicants should either have at least a second class honors degree in the cognate subjects of Sport & Exercise Science, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Biomechanics, Physiotherapy, Physical Education, Human Physiology, Biochemistry, Dietetics, Nutrition, Medicine or Sports Therapy, at least a second class honors degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 with no skills below 6.0, or an equivalent qualification.