Sport and Exercise Science

Entry requirements

Academic

2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject. Students with 2:2 and relevant experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Non-academic

Students with non-relevant qualifications but with sufficient work experience or professional experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Months of entry

September

Course content

As the field of sport science grows, so do opportunities. The need for both practitioners and researchers to work in high performance sport settings is becoming more common. This course provides those looking to enter this industry with a blend of research and practical skills to help provide real word, research-informed solutions to enhance athletic performance.

At Hartpury, sport and science mix perfectly. Build your knowledge using high performance technologies in a semi-professional sports environment. Benefit from extensive networks with clubs, the community and national governing bodies.

Make the most of facilities and expertise that supports 10 performance Sports Academies across different disciplines, as well as national and international athletes and teams. You could undertake research, working with athletes and coaches on our sports pitches, as well as human performance and biomechanics laboratories with the latest technologies.

We’ll support you to undertake research in your workplace or contribute to an important project through our extensive network of leading clubs, organisations and schools by working with us to improve what they do. Partners include England Rugby, Cheltenham Town Football Club, Forest Green Rovers Football Club, Gloucester Rugby, GB Rowing and Pentathlon GB.

Modules

• The Research Process
• Applying Sport and Exercise Research
• Extended Postgraduate Research Project
• Postgraduate Independent Study
• Applied Practice in Strength and Conditioning
• Coach Education in Context
• Coaching Craft
• Contemporary Issues in Performance Analysis
• Digital Media and Marketing in Sports Business
• Evaluation and Learning for Sports Management Practices
• Fundamentals of Performance Analysis
• High Performing Environments
• Pedagogy in Practice
• Performance Profiling and Testing for Athletes
• Planning and Monitoring for Athletic Training
• Postgraduate Industry Placement Experience
• Professional Development Portfolio
• Real World Issues in Sports Management
• Reflective Practice
• Skill Acquisition for Strength and Conditioning
• Strategic Leadership in Sports Management
• The Scientific Coach

Information for international students

In addition to the academic qualification an IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required.

Fees and funding

Please visit our student finance page for information on tuition fees and student loans, as well as non-repayable grants, bursaries and scholarships, eligible to different groups, to support with study costs