BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

Plymouth Marjon University's BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science is a degree-level programme exploring how sport and exercise science can optimise athletic performance. Core disciplines include physiology, psychology, biomechanics and technique analysis, supported by practical laboratory work and work-based learning placements with organisations such as professional sports clubs and public services. The course suits those aiming to work as sport and exercise scientists, and is also popular with public services and military personnel through its part-time route.

Delivered on campus in Plymouth through lectures, seminars, tutorials and laboratory sessions, the programme runs for three years full-time or six years part-time. It is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and quality-assured by CIMSPA. Students can also gain Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Training qualifications at no additional cost. The course is led by Ben Anniss and delivered by a team of senior lecturers at Plymouth Marjon University.