Sport Science for Health
Explore the scientific principles and techniques that underpin health, wellbeing and sporting performance with our degree course in Writtle.
It's possible to study this course part-time. You'll take the same modules as BSc/BA (Hons) students, but sometimes in a different order or in different years.
As a part-time student you'll typically study for twice as long as full-time students; for example if the BSc/BA (Hons) course takes three years, you can expect to study over six years, though for some courses the part-time length may differ.
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Turn your love of sport and fitness into a fulfilling career. Study at ARU in Writtle and focus on anatomy, physiology, nutrition – and the promotion of active lifestyles. Explore lifelong engagement in physical activity and exercise, including Physical Literacy development in youth and exercise rehabilitation for adults with specific needs.
The course will broaden your knowledge of human performance; how the body operates when engaged in sport and exercise; and how to interpret and evaluate its responses.
You’ll take part in practical sessions using specialist sports facilities, gaining skills that are in demand from top level clubs, sporting organisations and in clinical practice.
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Train and work in our Centre for Sport and Health, with its sports laboratory, and strength and conditioning suite.
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Learn from staff with high-level sports or industry experience.
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Benefit from experiential learning, with sport, health and exercise industry practitioners based on campus.
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Gain skills relating to the promotion of active and healthy lifestyles across the lifespan.
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Get industry experience through work placement, volunteering and shadowing opportunities.
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Graduate ready to work in sport, health or exercise roles.
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
I would not be the person I am today without the wisdom of my lecturers. They have helped me realise that there is no limit to what I can achieve.
Whether you want to support people to take up sports and exercise, or propel them to peak performance, this course will give you the skills and confidence to do so.
There are plenty of opportunities to get hands-on experience while you're studying, through internships and an optional placement module.
Teaching and modules
You’ll learn how your agency can enable positive and lifelong health, exercise and physical activity choices.
At ARU, you'll study a range of modules belonging to three learning 'strands': Anatomy, Physiology & Nutrition; Personal, Professional and Research; and Psychology, Skills and Ruskin.
Modules develop across the course, so you can build on prior learning and enhance your knowledge and understanding. There's also a bespoke strand to enhance your skills in applied human performance testing.
Teaching happens in small groups, so you'll benefit from more personalised attention from lecturers, greater opportunities to ask questions and engage in discussions, and a collaborative learning environment.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Introduction to Human Physiological Systems (30 credits)
- Applied Professional Skills (30 credits)
- Psychological Fundamentals in Sport and Exercise (30 credits)
- Active Lives and Physical Literacy (15 credits) *
- Enhancing Physical Capabilities in Youth Populations (15 credits) *
- Exercise Physiology (15 credits)
- Nutrition for Sport, Health and Exercise (15 credits)
- Research Skills in Sport and Exercise Science (30 credits)
- Ruskin Module
- Strength and Conditioning (15 credits)
- Skills for the Exercise Referral Practitioner (30 credits) *
- Applied Exercise Physiology (15 credits)
- Performance and Exercise Nutrition (15 credits)
- Major Project or Work Placement (30 credits)
- Sport and Exercise Medicine (30 credits)
- Exercise Rehabilitation for Chronic Health Conditions (30 credits) *
It's possible to study this course part-time. You'll take the same modules as BSc/BA (Hons) students, but sometimes in a different order or in different years.
As a part-time student you'll typically study for twice as long as full-time students; for example if the BSc/BA (Hons) course takes three years, you can expect to study over six years, though for some courses the part-time length may differ.
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Phil HillsonLecturer
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Charlotte GowersCourse Director
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Laura NortheastLecturer
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Steve SpencerLecturer
Facilities
Study a sports degree at ARU in Writtle and get hands-on experience in our Centre for Sport and Health.
The Centre features a sports laboratory, strength and conditioning suite, and consulting rooms.
You can also:
- use facilities including a sports hall, gym, and extensive sports grounds
- take part in a range of social sport on campus
- join one of our sports clubs and potentially represent ARU in competitions.
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Entry requirements
Fees and funding
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