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Department of Sport & Exercise Science

Sports & Exercise Science Degrees

• Sport and Exercise Science [C600]
• Equine and Human Sport Science [CD64]
• Biology and Sports Science [CC16]

In addition to lectures and seminars, the course features many student-centered activities such as projects, workshops, problem-solving sessions and tutorials. Laboratory classes feature extensively and you will become skilled in using scientific equipment for sophisticated fitness testing and motion analysis. All modules are backed up by electronic resources to help you study outside of the classroom. Key skills are carefully integrated into the curriculum to develop your ability to give presentations, analyse data, produce reports, write academically and work in groups. Assessment is based on a combination of coursework, reports and examinations.

Resources

As you can imagine the Department has access to some superb facilities, all of which have been designed with the modern day student in mind. 

Top of the range specialist laboratories allow you to understand the theory and practice of Sports and Exercise Science more easily. That's why the Department here at Aberystwyth has so many pieces of equipment for you to use. Our laboratories include... 

• In biomechanics computer based digital video allows for sophisticated analysis of movement and dynamometers allow measurement of forces
• In physiology cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic analysers monitor the exercising body
• In psychology reaction timers, heart rate and breathing monitors can be used to study stress
• A human environmental chamber allows special study of responses in hot, cold or humid environments

We have plenty of other facilities to promote a well balanced degree, such as:

• The University Sports Centre provides superb facilities including a fitness suite, extensive playing fields, swimming pool, sports hall, climbing wall, and all-weather pitch
• Numerous University sports clubs offer competitive sport and recreational activities
• Several university libraries contain a wide collection of books and journals, supplemented by the comprehensive facilities of the adjacent National Library of Wales.
• Powerful IT systems provide all the software needed and students can use over 900 PCs located around the campus including halls of residence.

Rhydian Page BSc Sport and Exercise Science Newport

“I chose to study at Aberystwyth because I wanted to stay in Wales. Also, I'd been to the town before and wanted to come back as I liked the area and the University. It was very easy to settle in here, as the town is quite small, everyone is sociable, and gets to know one another.

The department is excellent and the standard of teaching is high. All of the lecturers are good at what they do, and they're always ready to help.

The library and computers are good as well, most of the books you need are here in the library, it's quite large, and the National Library is nearby too. So there are plenty of opportunities for study.

The sports facilities are good, I am a member of the gym and I exercise regularly there. The social life is good, there are plenty of things to do, plenty of places to visit by night, and everyone here enjoys each other's company.

I would definitely recommend Aberystwyth to others, because of the feeling of community. Everyone is nice, and I enjoy being here!”