First Year Pathway in Sports Science - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Sport and Exercise Therapy

This undergraduate pathway will provide students with the necessary skills to begin studying at level 4 in courses related to Sports and Sports Science. Students will be introduced to the core skills necessary to succeed in higher education, including researching and referencing appropriately, demonstrating appropriate ICT skills, and communicating effectively verbally and in writing. In addition to these fundamental study skills, students will be introduced to the various scientific disciplines underpinning sports sciences. Fundamental mathematical skills will be covered in order to support students’ other subjects and give them confidence in manipulating data. Students will be introduced to molecular and cellular biology, and how these fields are applied to real-world investigations. Students will also study the biology of micro and macro organisms, with reference to both human and animal structures.

Students will be introduced to the core concepts of chemistry, with a particular focus on organic chemistry, and will also be given a grounding in the core principles of physics, applied to living organisms. All sportspeople need support, and that’s where sport therapists come in. Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists, this course covers injury identification and management, the principles of rehabilitation techniques and exercise science, so students will graduate ready to work as a professional sports therapist. Train to work safely and ethically as a sport and exercise therapist in specialist clinic space and sports science labs, accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). Students will be learning a range of skills including; providing pitch-side first-aid, dealing with spinal injuries, delivering sport massage, diagnosing and rehabilitating injuries, planning and delivering strength and conditioning training, and more. Find out more about our approved and accredited courses.