ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY COURSE DETAILS

BSc/BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science

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• UCAS Code: C600
• No. Places: 24
• Duration: 4 Years
• Study Options: Full Time

• School: School Of Health Sciences
• Site: GARTHDEE
• Contact: RGU Admissions (Tel: 01224 26 27 28)

• Course Structure:
  

  This course is taught by staff with a wide range of teaching, professional and research experience. Basic disciplines studied include anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, nutrition and sports psychology. More advanced topics involving enhancement of sports performance and injury prevention, management and rehabilitation feature later in the curriculum.

  Physical activity as a medium for health improvement in the wider population is also addressed in healthy individuals, and those with a range of pathologies. The principles of exercise consultation, prescription and programming are developed for a range of clients from the beginner exerciser to the elite athlete. Critical analysis and research skills are key themes throughout the course, culminating in the honours research project, which provides a hands-on practical research experience.

  A unique part of the course is the work placement undertaken in year 3 where you will acquire a portfolio of learning experiences from a variety of areas, for example adult fitness testing, exercise for specific groups (children, healthy adults, diabetics, etc), event organisation, sports coaching or lifestyle advice.

  The course is taught within the Faculty of Health and Social Care building which has exceptional teaching facilities including a human performance laboratory that houses a sophisticated three dimensional motion analysis system and other state-of-the-art exercise testing equipment. Garthdee is also the location for the £11 million RGU: SPORT where separate modules in exercise, conditioning and sports centre operations are delivered.

  Year 1
  Semester 1
  Structure and Function of the Human Body
  Health in a Changing World
  Introduction to Sports and Exercise Science
  Semester 2
  Growth and Development
  Kinesiology and Biomechanics
  Nutrition and Metabolism
  Exercise and Movement   
  Exit Award: Certificate of Higher Education in Sports and Exercise Studies

  Year 2
  Semester 1
  Design and Cultural Studies
  Exercise Physiology
  Health Improvement
  Physical and Psycho-social Factors Affecting Activity
  Semester 2
  Analysis of Movement/Biomechanics
  Exercise and Conditioning
  Measurement and Evaluation
  Nutrition and the Life Cycle
  Exit Award: Diploma of Higher Education in Sports and Exercise Studies

  Year 3
  Semester 1
  Body Composition and Anthropometry
  Sports Psychology
  Sports Nutrition
  Semester 2
  Exercise for Consultation, Prescription and Programming
  Placement
  Research Methods
  Exit Award: Bachelor of Science in Sports and Exercise Science

  Year 4
  Semester 1
  Sport and Exercise Injury Management and Rehabilitation
  Enhancement of Performance
  Research Project
  Semester 2
  Sports Facility Operations and Programmes
  Lifestyle Change
  Research Project
  Exit Award: Bachelor of Science with Hons in Sports and Exercise Science            

• Placement:
  

  There will be one placement in year 3 in an area of the student's choice

• Career Opportunities:
  

  Career options include working in sports and exercise development, health promotion, rehabilitation,
  fitness testing, personal training, event organisation, sports administration, and research in physical activity or sport. In the future you could be working with elite athletes, managing a sports facility, delivering a work-based lifestyle improvement programme.   

• Other Info:
  

  For more information on the School of Health Sciences, go to: www.rgu.ac.uk/health   

  International students can find out more about RGU at www.rgu.ac.uk/international

  
  Information on Student Finance can be found at: Student Finance