About the course

From enhancing the performance of elite athletes to improving the quality of life for the elderly, the innovative BSc Sport and Exercise Science for Health at Kent gives you the knowledge and practical experience needed to launch your career in this exciting vocation. Develop hands-on experience working in a professional environment during your year in industry and gain a competitive edge for future employment after you graduate.

　　At Kent you are taught by lecturers with vast experience of working in a range of fields and with clients from Olympians and Paralympians to members of the public, including the elderly and frail. You work with our experts to gain a good mix of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice and placement opportunities, developing a range of highly valuable laboratory and clinical skills, giving you the best possible start to your career.

　　You study the science behind sports performance and physical activity and cover topics such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, psychology and sport nutrition.

　　In your first year, you study a variety of disciplines and gain a solid grounding in key subjects including anatomical and physiological principles, the human response to exercise and a theoretical basis of qualitative and quantitative research. In your second and final years, you choose optional modules that reflect your interests in topics such as nutrition, sport and exercise psychology, massage techniques and sports injuries.

　　You also conduct your own research project in the final year, choosing from specialist options that may include, physical activity interventions, exercise rehabilitation for clinical populations or contemporary issues in nutrition. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: GB£69,950

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Canterbury
Autumn (September), 2025	Canterbury

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Kent

A level - BBB including grade B in an appropriate subject (eg Biology, Chemistry, Sport, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Mathematics, Applied Science)

　　GCSE - Mathematics grade C

　　International Baccalaureate - 34 points overall or 15 points at HL including Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics/ Sport, Exercise and Health Science/Psychology 5 at HL or 6 at SL and Mathematics 4 at HL or SL

　　IELTS - 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W, 5.5 in S&L) TOEFL iBT - 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R, 21 in W, 17 in L, 20 in S

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　The next application deadline is 31 July 2024

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Kent. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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