With a practical emphasis on the latest sports science, you’ll learn about psychology, physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, strength and conditioning and performance analysis to help you give future sports stars the winning edge.
You’ll also learn about health issues from internationally acknowledged experts, giving you the real-world experience to qualify for public health roles.
With access to sports laboratory and testing equipment in our specialist sport and teaching facility, this is a course that focuses on practical hands-on training to set you up for a career in sports science.
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Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.
Year 1
JG5001 -
Academic Language Skills for Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
SP0468 -
Energetics of Exercise (Core,20 Credits)
SP0469 -
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Biomechanics (Core,20 Credits)
SP0470 -
Fundamentals of Human Physiology (Core,20 Credits)
SP0471 -
Fundamentals of Psychology (Core,20 Credits)
SP0472 -
Methods of Enquiry in Sport and Exercise Science (Core,20 Credits)
SP0473 -
Skills for Sport and Exercise Scientists (Core,20 Credits)
Year 2
SP5000 -
Continuing Professional Development in Sports Science (Optional,20 Credits)
SP5001 -
Biomechanics Assessment in Sport Exercise and Health (Core,20 Credits)
SP5002 -
Extreme Physiology (Optional,20 Credits)
SP5003 -
Introduction to Performance Analysis (Optional,20 Credits)
SP5004 -
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise (Optional,20 Credits)
SP5005 -
Physiological assessment in sport, exercise and health (Core,20 Credits)
SP5006 -
Psychological Determinants in Sport, Exercise and Health (Core,20 Credits)
SP5007 -
Research Design and Analysis (Core,20 Credits)
SP5022 -
Principles of Strength and Conditioning (Optional,20 Credits)
SP5025 -
Sport Study Abroad (60 credit) (Optional,60 Credits)
Year 3
AT5004 -
Year in International Business (This is made up of 5 modules studied in Newcastle (Semester 1) & Amsterdam (Semester 2) (Optional,120 Credits)
SP5024 -
Sport Study Abroad Year (Optional,120 Credits)
International Foundation Programme:
The International Foundation Programme is ideal if you are looking to study an undergraduate degree in Computing, English Language, Law, Media Production, Psychology or Sport at Northumbria University but don’t currently meet the entry requirements.
The programme is specifically designed to provide you with the knowledge and abilities to succeed in your future studies. Taught over 2 semesters, you will develop your English language, academic and study skills and be introduced to academic culture in the UK.
Upon successfully passing this programme (subject to progression requirements) you will be guaranteed a place on one of our undergraduate degrees.
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Using real-world examples as part of your assessment, you’ll develop knowledge and understanding that you can apply to contemporary sports science and health issues. For example you might be developing your entrepreneurial skills by working with business partners to develop solutions to real problems such as childhood obesity.
Volunteering, placements, networking and enterprise activities are all part of the experience that will help you develop your career potential. You’ll get real hands-on experience through work placement to boost your profile with future employers.
You’ll have the opportunity to study or work abroad for a semester or a full year. Past students have worked with elite football teams in Dubai, including those in the Arab Premier League, and coached young people in Zambia alongside educating them on health issues such as HIV and Aids. Other students have been placed with the Women’s Canadian Rugby Team and with the Olympic Ski Training Team in Whistler and Colorado.
Insurance Single: 300 GBP/year
