Program Overview

International Year One in Sport and Exercise Science

You can study the International Year One programme in Sport and Exercise Science to progress to the second year of a degree at Leeds Beckett University. With a specialist curriculum tailored for international students, this programme will prepare you with all the subject-relevant knowledge you need to achieve your potential in your undergraduate degree.

WHY STUDY THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE? 
The International Year One is perfect for students who feel ready to join the second year of their undergraduate degree, but either do not meet the UK entry requirements or would like a softer transition to the UK education system. 

When you begin your degree study with this programme, you will benefit from: 

• Modules based on your academic subject 
• Additional English language modules designed for university study 
• Academic study skills development 
• Guidance from expert staff who are experienced in teaching international students 
• Smaller class sizes as part of a friendly, multicultural student community 
• Help transitioning to the UK education system. 

Once you complete the International Year One in Sport and Exercise Science and achieve the required grades. you will have the opportunity to progress to the second year of your undergraduate degree at Leeds Beckett University.

Leading to: Science of Sport Performance BSc (Hons)

Immerse yourself in the science of sport to help develop the high-performance athletes of today and tomorrow. Your studies will allow you to develop the essential knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in sport performance.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Develop expertise in the interdisciplinary sciences of sport performance, drawing on disciplines including biomechanics, nutrition, physiology and psychology
• Advance practical and research techniques and have the confidence to use performance-measuring equipment and technologies to evaluate athletes at all stages of their development
• Study performance approaches within individual and team contexts and learn to apply these models to virtually any sport
• Engage in work-related learning and practical placements in multiple sport settings