BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor's degree at York St John University

Gain an understanding of the importance of human anatomical and physiological systems for sport and exercise. Learn about the structure of core systems, including: Nervous, Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular, Respiratory. You will explore how these function at rest and in response to exercise. Develop the necessary skills to correctly perform a range of physiological measures that can be used to evaluate an individual's health status and physiological responses to exercise.

On this module we will introduce you to basic methodological approaches, theories, and concepts that are used to study the thoughts, emotions, and behaviours of participants in sport and exercise. You will learn how to understand and explain the psychology of sport and exercise.

Learn the fundamentals of working in sport and exercise science. Develop important skills for data acquisition, organisation, and presentation relevant to the key branches of sport and exercise science, including: Physiology, Biomechanics, Psychology. This will help you to develop as an experienced sport and exercise science practitioner within academic or research settings and within industry.

On this module you will learn the fundamental mechanics that underpin all aspects of human movement for performance and health. You will take a multidisciplinary approach, which will provide a vital foundation for the many perspectives covered throughout this course. We will introduce you to essential concepts of research, scientific enquiry and academia.

This module will help to prepare you for the in depth research you will carry out later in your degree. We will introduce you to a broad range of fundamental concepts and principles which guide research in the field of sport. We will also teach you to recognise and interpret these fundamental concepts when you encounter them in published research. You will learn the analytical skills to make sense of findings reported in published research, and answer basic research questions in sport. Through t

If you are pursuing a career as a practitioner in a sports-related field, it is important for you to understand the increasingly complex and diverse nature of modern society. You will be introduced to a range of social issues in sport from a sociological perspective, including: Gender, Ethnicity, Disability. Develop a more critical and detached understanding of long-term power-struggles surrounding issues in sport through the adoption of a sociological perspective.

On this module you will learn about the importance of physical activity and exercise initiatives for the general health of the community. This will be presented with a multi-disciplinary focus, evaluating public health interventions and approaches from sociology, policy, psychology, therapeutic, and behavioural perspectives. You will explore the psychosocial impact of exercise and lifestyle behaviours for the promotion of healthy living and wellbeing, as well as considering UK and global health

Sport and exercise psychology includes a range of complex theories and a vast amount of accompanying research. Explore how these theories and concepts are empirically tested in sport and exercise contexts. You will learn how the findings of research allows the applicability of different theories and concepts to be evaluated. This module will improve your research skills in the area of sport and exercise psychology and provide a basis for a discerning approach to using research in academic and pr

Explore methods to improve and monitor human exercise performance. Learn how the human body improves following exercise training, how you can assess these physiological changes, and training approaches that can be used to achieve these changes. Develop an understanding of the adaptations that occur to physiological systems such as the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and respiratory in response to chronic exercise training, in a diverse group of individuals. The experiential learning approach wi

The mechanics of movements are defined and limited by the physical laws which underpin the environment we exist in. Explore a variety of methods to analyse a range of human movements within sport and in individuals from a range of diverse backgrounds. Learn to use biomechanical principles to evaluate sports performance. This module will build upon your Year 1 skills and prepare you for more advanced measurement techniques in Year 3.

Advance your skills in both research methods and research design. This will enable you to move beyond being an informed consumer, to becoming an informed critical thinker. You will learn how to produce quality research using a range of quantitative and qualitative research designs commonly employed in sport research.

Gain an in-depth insight into debates surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion. Considering the current social and cultural climate of modern sports, you will need to be empathetic and culturally aware in your future career. You will explore key issues through the principles of social justice.

Challenge yourself to apply your theoretical knowledge to real world scenarios. Gain valuable experience that will help you decide what career path you want to pursue and illustrate the professional standards required in different environments. You will be guided to find a placement that aligns with your interests and will further stimulate your professional development. The experience can influence your topic for your final year research project.

Develop an advanced understanding of sports biomechanics, incorporating the analysis of the technical performance of human movements. Build on the skills and knowledge gained from previous modules with more advanced techniques.

Develop the skills necessary to analyse and critically assess the role of exercise on human health. Learn about how exercise is used to prevent and treat disease, in a diverse group of people, from different perspectives. This will include a multi-disciplinary approach.

Further your understanding of physiology in an applied sport and exercise context. Use your skills in the measurement, assessment, and critical analysis of human physiology in response to different factors and diverse groups. This can include: Simulated environmental conditions, Ergogenic aids (including anti-doping), Sleep, Female physiology.

Develop an understanding of applied practice in sport and exercise psychology among a range of sporting groups. This includes the roles and responsibilities of practitioners in sport and exercise psychology, applied techniques used by sport and exercise practitioners, and the empirical basis for these techniques. The skills you will develop in this module could be used to improve performance, increase participation, and support wellbeing in applied sport or exercise contexts.

Engage in all aspects of the research process to answer a specific question in a topic related to your interests. Under the guidance of an academic supervisor, you will revise, refine, extend or reconstitute a research proposal submitted for the Research Design and Analysis in Sport and Exercise module. Manage a proposed research project through the ethical approval process, carry out the proposed research and present it in the form of a research paper.