Program Overview

Kick start your Sports & Exercise Science degree with us. The integrated foundation year - designed for prospective students who do not have a sufficient or relevant academic background - is the perfect option to access this highly sought after course. In the Foundation Year, you will learn about key concepts in Sports and Exercise Science from an inter-disciplinary angle, giving you a unique experience and critical perspective to make the most of the full undergraduate degree.

The Sports & Exercise Science degree at Aberystwyth University is accredited by the British Association for Sports and Exercise Science (BASES). Our degree is interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary in nature. We combine the disciplines such as physiology, psychology and biomechanics. This degree prepares you to support athletes, promote physical activity and health, and deliver exercise programmes as well as developing your research, data analysis, personal and employability skills.

This course is engineered to give you the head start in the increasingly competitive job market, and upon successful completion of this degree, you will have developed the skills and awareness which employers are seeking.

Why study Sport & Exercise Science at Aberystwyth University?

• Following the foundation year, the syllabus of this course is identical to its sister course BSc Sports & Exercise Science (C600);
• Students can opt to take a year in industry. In this case, students will have to organise their work experience under the guidance of our Director for Employability. There is no guarantee that the work experience will be paid and if  you cannot obtain a placement, you would complete the degree as would be the case as students who did not opt for a year in industry;
• During your year in work experience, you will pay a discounted tuition fee of which the information can be found here;
• 100% for overall student satisfaction for our C600 Sports & Exercise Science degree scheme (NSS, 2018);
• Our degree focuses on scientific analysis of how the human body moves, exercises and performs sport;
• You will have the opportunity to explore sciences of Biomechanics, Physiology and Psychology;
• You will learn how to maximise the performance of an individual athlete or team;
• Our degree will help you develop your understanding of the ways in which we can enhance general health and well-being through exercise;
• You will be able to use and learn through the state of the art research facilities accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES);
• You will have access to excellent sport facilities on campus;
• There is a range of sports in which staff and student engage, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills in athlete support.