BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor's degree at Teesside University

You are introduced to human anatomy and physiology, focusing on body systems relevant to sport, exercise and health-related performance. Explore the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, neuromuscular and endocrine systems and examine their movement, energy production and human health and performance.

This module introduces you to a series of competency-based scientific methods for assessing human performance. This involves assessing the physiological systems of the body, such as the cardio-respiratory system, skeletal muscle and the metabolic system, and investigating the biomechanical principles underpinning movement technique. The laboratory sessions are designed to teach you sport science laboratory skills such as taking blood, measuring oxygen uptake, monitoring heart rate, and movement

This module introduces you to the professional and interpersonal skills needed to work with and assess the human performer and, working in a multidisciplinary team, enable effective communication and rapport building. You acquire practical knowledge in how to deliver psychological and motor behaviour assessment tools such as performance profiles, systematic observations and eye tracking. Together you use these interpersonal skills and assessment tools to help an athlete to meet their potential i

Develop professionalism, reflective practice and the ability to plan and deliver effective activities in sport, exercise and physical activity. Gain an understanding of fundamental research and study skills.

This module looks at sport and its role within society. You will examine this in relation to global, social, political and economic aspects. You will use social scientific theory to identify, analyse and evaluate the social values relating to power and hierarchy, fairness and deviance, money and sport as a commodity.

You are introduced to the professional skills and practice applied sport and exercise scientists carry out in a sport science clinical support setting. Learn to interact with athletes, select and carry out appropriate tests for a given sport and give feedback to athletes on their results. Consider ethical issues and reflect on practices that underpin applied work with athletes and clients.

You study the role of a personal trainer, covering anatomy and physiology. This includes the structure and function of major body systems, and maintaining health, safety and welfare in fitness environments, with safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults considered. You also explore safe and effective exercise for a range of clients, and the health benefits of physical activity and healthy eating. Learn how to communicate effectively with clients and motivate them to adhere to an exercise pr

Develop your knowledge and understanding of sport and exercise science, and the research processes that underpin them. Explore a range of contemporary topics including physiology, biomechanics, motor control, psychology and sociology. Learn about the core debates and evidence relating to specific topics within these areas and research processes to produce academic studies.

You focus on the immediate and long-term effects of exercise on the physiological systems, for example - energy metabolism, cardiovascular system, neuromuscular system and the endocrine system of the human body. Key areas of exercise physiology are covered, including introduction to health physiology, chronic diseases, the ageing process and issues surrounding digital health. A major focus is the development of your practical skills and the application of theoretical knowledge to practical situa

Within this module you study biomechanics and motor learning i sport and exercise settings. You take part in a number of practical sessions on the outdoor 3G artificial pitch or in the sports hall, which are designed to help you generate applied research questions regarding how best to improve movement skills in sports performance. You are shown how to design, conduct and evaluate a research project involving a 3D analysis of movement.

The physical benefits of exercise are extensively documented, but exercise can also be used to enhance society's psychological health, well-being and cognitive functioning. By using exercise as a means to enhance well-being, individuals can reap the physical benefits and experience an overall increase in their quality of life. In this module you explore a range of topics related to mental and cognitive well-being, and examine the efficacy of various public health promotion campaigns.

You have a clear opportunity to expand and consolidate your links with the employers you meet throughout the degree. We have direct links to working in sports performance (through Tees Valley Sport, local clubs, Middlesbrough Football Club., MFC Foundation, and our own Sport and Exercise Science Consultancy module), public health (through Public Health South Tees), and a range of other opportunities, including our bespoke Sport Performance Centre and Health and Wellness Centre, where you complet

You benefit from our working relationship with Public Health South Tees. In the previous academic year, you acquired a range of competencies in sport and exercise. While this was in the context of improving sports performance, in this second year module you learn how these methods can also promote well-being and positive outcomes in communities facing health inequalities, for example, due to disease, ageing, and socio-economic factors. You meet qualified exercise practitioners who deliver physic

You cover a variety of topics relevant to the role of a personal trainer, building on your previous knowledge and skills. Personal training begins by assessing the client's current fitness level, with an in-depth discussion of lifestyle, needs and goals. You develop a customised fitness plan and provide instruction, encouragement, motivation and accountability.

This module builds on your proposal for an intervention in your second core module. You deliver the short-term intervention you have previously proposed for a named case study involving a human performer. You report and evaluate the outcomes with reference to issues of evidenced-based practice and ethical issues.

Explore contemporary issues in the promotion and delivery of physical education, activity and school sport. Use a variety of resources to critically evaluate research in children's physical fitness and sport. Develop your knowledge to establish important links between physical education in schools and the development of children. Apply your academic and practical skills to identify factors that influence participation in sport and physical activity. Evaluate interventions and translate research

You complete an in-depth, independent investigation into a specialist aspect of your field of study. You bring together a range of practical and academic skills developed in previous study, including analysing and critically evaluating data and a critical reflection on the potential risks, and moral and ethical issues. You are supported by a research supervisor who helps you develop and complete your research project.

This module provides a second opportunity to further expand and consolidate the links you have made with employers. We have direct links to working in sports performance (through Tees Valley Sport, local clubs, Middlesbrough Football Club, MFC Foundation, and our own Sport and Exercise Science Consultancy module), public health (through Public Health South Tees), and a range of other opportunities, including our Sport Performance Centre and Health and Wellness Centre where you will complete a nu

You examine a variety of topics related to analysing human performance. Performance is defined in the broadest sense, in that this can range from any level of engagement in physical activity, for example in sedentary, impaired or disadvantaged populations through to participation and elite sports. You also consider the sociological context of the performer and use needs analysis to propose an intervention for performance improvement.

You study group exercise in one of seven possible disciplines. This is listed on your certificate, allowing you to access roles instructing group exercise classes and sessions in your chosen discipline.