This degree offers you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.
Our foundation year will help you hit the ground running if you want to gain a respected honours degree in Sport and Exercise Science.
This is a challenging and action-packed course for anyone with a keen interest in the science behind sport and exercise.
How you will learn
We take pride in the teaching and learning experience of our students. You’ll learn through lectures, practicals, and seminars, all of which take place at our Kedleston Road site.
Assessment
We have received particular praise from external reviewers on our innovative use of practical assessments, which take place in our new specialised facilities. These are carried out alongside written coursework, verbal presentations, and examination-style assessments to create a well-balanced assessment portfolio.
Careers
As a Sport and Exercise Science graduate, you can look forward to a fulfilling career. Our recent graduates are now succeeding in roles such as sports coach, performance analyst, physiotherapy assistant, health advisor and cardiac physiologist assistant.
Alongside your subject-specific knowledge, you will graduate with high-level skills in communication, problem-solving, research and presentation to help set you apart in the competitive graduate job market.
If you’re interested in postgraduate study, you don’t have to leave Derby to realise your ambitions. We now offer the MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science – which includes Sport and Exercise Psychology or Physiology pathways – where you can develop advanced knowledge in your subject. This course features the chance to foster your teaching abilities and could even put you on the pathway to PhD studies.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2024
Main Site
Kedleston Road,
Derby,
DE22 1GB, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Students who choose the University of Derby receive an outstanding education delivered by expert academics, and a fantastic student experience.