BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with a Year in Industry Bachelor's degree at the University of Kent

Exercise physiology is the study of the physiological responses and adaptations that occur in the body in response to acute or chronic exercise. In this introductory module, you'll deepen your understanding of the core principles of anatomy and physiology, including the structure and function of different physiological systems, and how the body maintains homeostasis and adapts to exercise. You'll also develop your understanding of exercise metabolism and consider how the nutritional composition

This module will introduce you to the ways sports scientists can use maths and physics to better understand sport and exercise performance. Through a mixture of lectures, seminars and practical lab classes, you'll discover the basic mechanical principles of human movement and their applications to sports performance and exercise. You'll be able to apply theoretical biomechanical concepts to sporting scenarios, which will help you gain the foundational knowledge you'll need for a career as a spor

This module will cover the fundamentals of training principles, consider how to tailor these to meet individual needs, and look at barriers and enablers that affect participation. You'll consider how to support the population to be more active by examining real-world examples of activity promotion campaigns. You'll examine national and international sporting initiatives and you'll have the chance to design creative approaches which address unmet needs in sport and physical activity access to pro

Using examples of contemporary scientific research across the fields of sports performance, therapy and rehabilitation, and health, you'll compare different methods of scientific testing. You'll also determine what we consider 'best practice' and examine the challenges and limitations associated with conducting research with human participants. You'll get to grips with research terminology, start to understand how research studies are designed, and discover how data can be analysed. You'll learn

Building on your knowledge of human physiology, you'll explore the body's responses to both acute and chronic exercise, learning concepts relating to both aerobic and anaerobic performance, and the impact of fatigue on physiological processes. You'll discover the key physiological factors that determine and limit exercise performance in humans, and examine approaches to improve performance. Practical and seminar sessions will support and reinforce your understanding of the theoretical concepts,

In this module, you'll learn how to bridge the gap between theory and practice, using real-world scenarios to tackle sport and exercise participants' issues. Based on supporting literature, you'll design an appropriate intervention strategy to enhance performance or encourage behavioural change. You'll also gain a critical understanding of the strengths and limitations associated with psychological research and theory, and learn to appreciate the link between theory and applied sport and exercis

What does it take to be a well-rounded scientist in the fields of sport and exercise performance, therapy and rehabilitation, and health? How would you go about designing a study, collecting the data, and analysing the results? How will the knowledge you develop improve our understanding? In this module, you'll gain an understanding of research methods typically used in a sport and exercise and/or a therapy and rehabilitation setting. You'll develop the ability to select, employ and interpret st

The way an athlete moves is fundamental to how they perform in their chosen sport. As a result, the analysis of biomechanics is a key part of a sport scientist's toolkit as it allows athletes to improve performance and remain injury-free. In this module, you'll apply biomechanics to sporting performance. You'll learn biomechanistic principles in practical settings using a range of specialised equipment, such as a force plate and computer-based motion analysis. This will help you understand and c

Global healthcare systems are increasingly challenged by populations living longer and living in poor health. What if some health conditions could be easily prevented before they were diagnosed? You'll attempt to answer this question and provide solutions, deepening your understanding of the role physical activity and other lifestyle factors play in the prevention of a range of chronic cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic and mental health conditions. You will be able to identify key risk fact

With the ever-growing advancements in sports performance and technology, the importance of delivering feedback to athletes is paramount. But in a sport science environment, what is this feedback based on, and how is it used to support athletes? You'll explore the rapidly emerging discipline of sport performance analysis, learning about how the limitations of human memory can cloud feedback processes, and how performance analysts can bridge the gap between coach and athlete memory and performance

Athletes, coaches, and the general population engaging in physical activity, need to be aware of the importance of sport and exercise nutrition for supporting their health and training needs. You'll develop an advanced knowledge of the nutritional needs of individuals engaged in different modes of physical activity and exercise. Using evidence based nutritional guidelines, interventions, and strategies, you will consider the theory and practical application of sports nutrition evidence, and how

Sport and physical activity is for everyone, and the way we choose to participate and perform changes through our life course. When it comes to physical activity and sport, there is no 'one size fits all', and diverse guidelines exist to meet the specific needs of children, youth, females, pregnancy, disability, adults and older adults. Each week you will examine a different life course stage, and you will consider specific physical activity and training modifications that can be applied to maxi