BSc (Hons) Ciências do Esporte e do Exercício

Pushing boundaries. Breaking records. Competing in extreme environments.

In this BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree, you’ll learn to apply scientific principles that help athletes perform at their best.

But it's not just elite sportspeople who will benefit from your knowledge and skills. Become a passionate advocate for the essential role sports science plays in society as you uncover ways everyone can use physical activity to boost their health and wellbeing.

Course highlights

• Put your learning into practice in our advanced sports science facilities, including three climatic chambers, a swimming flume and motion capture systems
• Be taught by expert staff who are actively engaged in research projects that inform the future of the sport and exercise science
• Enhance your CV as you gain valuable experience through our ties with local sports and healthcare providers
• Gain first aid, national coaching and specialised gym instructor qualifications
• Set yourself up for a career in professional sport, healthcare or education

Endorsed by:

This course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).

We’re proud to be a breath of fresh air in the academic world – a place where everyone gets the support they need to achieve their best. We’re always discovering. We don’t fit the mould, we break it. Just as the world keeps moving, so do we.

We’re closely involved with our local community, and we take our ideas into the global marketplace. We partner with businesses, industry, and government to set the course for a better future. And we educate and transform the lives of our students to help them achieve their potential. We stand out, not just in the UK but in the world. We excel in research areas from cosmology and astrophysics to cybersecurity, forensics, and sport science. Since the first day we opened our doors, we've looked towards the future. And we're here to help you shape it.