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Sport Science

Sports science is the study of how the healthy human body works during exercise, and how sport and physical activity promote health, physically, mentally and socially.

The study of sport science incorporates many other academic studies and areas, like physiology, psychology, anatomy, engineering and chemistry.

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Universities Offering Degrees within

Sport Science

Campus
Institution Name
Country
Campus Style
Institution Size
Selectivity
Education Model
University of Bath
UK
One main campus where all student facilities are based. It is 10 minutes on the bus from the City.
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) Bath looks at applications holistically, looking carefully at personal statements.
All courses at University of Bath offer the opportunity of a professional placement or study abroad.
University of Birmingham
UK, UAE
Our campus is just outside of the city centre of Birmingham, 7 minutes from our train station.
Very Large Institution >30,000
Selective (25-50% admitted)
We are a Russell Group university which hosts outstanding teaching and learning on campus.
Brunel University London
UK
Suburban Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Selective (25-50% admitted) Admissions rate varies by subjects, with Medicine and Healthcare subjects extremely selective
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution
University of Chichester
UK
City Island Campus - Our main campus is just fifteen minutes walk from Chichester city centre.
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Less Selective (>75% admitted) - certain courses are more competitive than others and therefore more selective.
Both Single and Dual honours at Undergraduate with a focus on practical application
University of Exeter
UK
Our high quality education is offered in a safe, supportive and friendly environment at our campuses
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Employability-driven and student-focused teaching
University of Glasgow
UK
Our ambitious £1-billion campus project brings an amazing learning hub- www.gla.ac.uk/explore/future
Very Large Institution >30,000
Selective (25-50% admitted). Competitive entry subjects are more selective.
Major in 3 subjects in Year 1 in Arts, Sciences & Social Sciences giving exceptional honours choice.
Oxford Brookes University
UK
Suburban Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Our entry requirements vary from course to course. They range from 104-136 UCAS tariff points.
Our graduates are known for their employability, students benefit from our strong industry links.
University College London (UCL)
UK
City Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) 79,500 applications for approx 7,400 places
Really broad ranging everything from single honours degrees, to combined degrees to UCL’s take on Liberal Arts the BASC programme
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Common Degree/ Major Names

BSc
Sport Rehabilitation
BSc
Sport Coaching
BSc
Coaching Science
BSc
Sport & Exercise Nutrition
BSc
Sport and Exercise Psychology
BSc
Adventure Sport Science
BSc
Sports Performance
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Useful Skills

ICT
Note Taking
Practical (working with your hands)
Analytical
Data Manipulation
Staying Motivated / Working Hard
Organisation
Teamwork
Leadership
Staying Positive (Resilience)
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