BSc (Hons) Exercise, Health and Rehabilitation Science Bachelor's degree at the University of Brighton

This module will introduce fundamental principles and systems of physiology with regard to maturation, gender and health state. You will learn how these are researched in the laboratory and field in relation to exercise, sport and health, and will develop practical laboratory techniques to collect, interpret and disseminate physiological data.

This module will provide the foundation in sport and exercise psychology essential for future physical educators, sport and exercise scientists or leisure employees. You will examine such factors as how and why people participate in activities and the psychological factors that influence successful participation. You'll also gain an understanding of the cognitive processes involved in learning and skilled performance. This in turn, aids your understanding of successful teaching, coaching and app

You will explore the key theories and evidence underpinning lifestyle behaviours and their impact on health, wellbeing and sports performance. Through lectures, practical workshops and guided learning activities, you will look at how factors such as physical activity, nutrition, sleep and general health practices influence physiological and psychological outcomes. You will reflect on behaviours and apply SES and coaching principles for positive lifestyle change to enhance your employability.

You will gain an insight into the fundamental principles of health and rehabilitation. You'll be introduced to concepts related to health, wellbeing, disability and functioning, and to the healthcare structures and allied health professions that you may encounter as an exercise science practitioner. You will explore health promotion strategies and develop your understanding of exercise intervention design to manage illness/injury and long-term conditions.

This module will outline fundamental musculoskeletal anatomy and links it to the mechanical principles which govern movement of the body. You will study the language of anatomy and human movement, the form and function of the skeleton, muscle, bone and articulations. Methods of qualitatively and quantitatively describing motion will be introduced as will the relationships between the force applied to a body and the motion that it experiences.

This module looks at how knowledge in sport and exercise science is produced and used. You will develop skills in reading and evaluating scientific research, academic writing and communication, alongside learning how to collect, analyse and interpret data. You will gain a foundation in research methods and evidence-based thinking to support further study and applied practice in sport and exercise science.

This module focuses on developing your understanding of selected theoretical aspects of sport and exercise psychology and their relevance to practitioners. It covers areas including group dynamics in sport and exercise settings; the psychological effects of taking part in sport and exercise; factors of sport and exercise participation and performance; and skill acquisition and development of expertise.

Exercise Referral and Rehabilitation will teach you the knowledge and skills required to design and deliver exercise programmes to prevent and manage chronic disease and health conditions. It will explore behaviour change theory and motivational strategies to increase adherence in exercise referral and rehabilitation programmes. The module will incorporate practical experience of exercise referral and rehabilitation programmes to develop your employability skills and career pathways.

Data Analysis and Research Methods will give you the tools to conduct your own independent research in the field of sport and exercise science. There is a significant data analysis component to this module, which builds upon the first-year research-based module. The module integrates this information with the other study skills necessary to complete an undergraduate dissertation, including quantitative and qualitative design, methods and interpretation of results.

This module focuses on the function of biological systems (physiology) during sport and exercise. It will expand your knowledge by exploring the organisation, regulation, adjustment and integration of physiological systems as they apply to different exercise forms, intensities and populations. There will be a strong laboratory focus to help you understand theory and develop laboratory skills.

This module explores the relationship between physical activity and wellbeing, and the role physical education plays in providing health interventions appropriate to individual lifestyles and circumstances. You will examine theories of motivation and participation that illustrate how physical activity can help improve wellbeing, and you'll develop strategies and refine practices that can be used to promote physical and mental health.

This module will expand your knowledge and understanding of how environmental extremes can influence the human body's responses, performance and ability to adapt. You will study aspects of the environment such as thermal stress, altitude and hyperbaric exposure, travelling athlete, air quality and microgravity, with an emphasis on application to sports performance.

Proper nutrition is the basis for physical performance and provides the essential elements to synthesise and maintain tissues and energy; poor nutrition can impair exercise performance and lead to health-related problems. In this module, you will study the nutritional facts, concepts and dietary guidelines that underpin physical performance and health.

This module will enable you to implement mental skills training principles and techniques in a practical setting. You will learn about the elements involved in acquiring these skills and use them to guide your practice. The module will cover techniques for enhancing motivation, self-confidence, concentration, emotional control and perceptual cognitive skills in sport.

In this module you will explore the theories behind effective performance analysis and develop your skills in practice. You will study key aspects of the performance analysis process related to technical, tactical and time-motion analysis within individual and team sports. To individualise the physiological and physical demands of sport, you will also be introduced to field-based fitness tests.

An essential skill for strength and conditioning coaches is the ability to reliably assess the physical performance of clients and communicate the results and their implications. This module teaches you how to conduct a variety of valid and reliable functional movement screening and field-based fitness assessment techniques and develop an appreciation of the corrective exercises required for improvement.

The causes of injury in sport and exercise can be complex, but injury ultimately involves the mechanical failure of a biological material. This module will give you an understanding of stress and strain responses of biological materials, along with the physiological and mechanical causes and assessment of injury examples. You will also explore the concepts relating to injury prevention and rehabilitation.

This module builds on the research skills you have already developed

In your final year, you'll put your learning into practice during a professional work placement. This will enhance your CV and provide you with a network of industry contacts.