Programme Specifications

Sport and Exercise Science


1 : Awarding Institution / Body
Aberystwyth University

2a : Teaching Institution / University
Aberystwyth University

2b : Work-based learning (where appropriate)


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3a : Programme accredited by
Aberystwyth University

3b : Programme approved by
Aberystwyth University

4 : Final Award
Bachelor of Science

5 : Programme title
Sport and Exercise Science

6 : UCAS code
C60F

7 : QAA Subject Benchmark


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8 : Date of publication


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9 : Educational aims of the programme


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10 : Intended learning outcomes


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10.1 : Knowledge and understanding


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10.2 : Skills and other attributes


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10.3 : Transferable/Key skills


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11 : Program Structures and requirements, levels, modules, credits and awards



BSC Sport and Exercise Science [C60F]

Academic Year: 2023/2024Single Honours scheme - available from 2019/2020

Duration (studying Full-Time): 4 years

Part 1 Rules

Year 1 Core (120 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
BR01200

Practical Skills for Biologists

BR01340

Molecules and Cells

BR01500

Communication Skills

Semester 2
BR01220

Practical Skills for Biologists

BR01440

Organisms and the Environment

BR01520

Communication Skills

Year 2 Core (120 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
BR16320

Human Physiological Systems

BR17400

Skills in Nutrition, and Science Communication

BR17520

Cell Biology

Semester 2
BR16020

Research designs to assess and monitor clients

BR16120

Psychology of physical activity and health.

BR16420

Human Anatomy and Kinesiology

BR17420

Skills in Nutrition, and Science Communication

Part 2 Rules

Year 3 Core (120 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
BR26420

Motor Learning and Performance

BR27420

Sport & Exercise Physiology

BR27500

Research Methods

Semester 2
BR21220

Applying evidence based interventions

BR22520

Sport and Exercise Nutrition

BR27020

Physical Activity for Health

BR27520

Research Methods

Final Year Core (80 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
BR36400

Research Project

Semester 2
BR34420

Training and Performance Enhancement

BR36440

Research Project

BR37620

Consultancy work

Final Year Options

Choose 40 credits

Semester 1
BR30920

Applied Sports Nutrition

BR32020

Injury and Rehabilitation

BR37420

Technological advances in sport, exercise and health

Semester 2

12 : Support for students and their learning
Every student is allocated a Personal Tutor. Personal Tutors have an important role within the overall framework for supporting students and their personal development at the University. The role is crucial in helping students to identify where they might find support, how and where to seek advice and how to approach support to maximise their student experience. Further support for students and their learning is provided by Information Services and Student Support and Careers Services.

13 : Entry Requirements
Details of entry requirements for the scheme can be found at http://courses.aber.ac.uk

14 : Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning
All taught study schemes are subject to annual monitoring and periodic review, which provide the University with assurance that schemes are meeting their aims, and also identify areas of good practice and disseminate this information in order to enhance the provision.

15 : Regulation of Assessment
Academic Regulations are published as Appendix 2 of the Academic Quality Handbook: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aqro/handbook/app-2/.

15.1 : External Examiners
External Examiners fulfill an essential part of the University’s Quality Assurance. Annual reports by External Examiners are considered by Faculties and Academic Board at university level.

16 : Indicators of quality and standards
The Department Quality Audit questionnaire serves as a checklist about the current requirements of the University’s Academic Quality Handbook. The periodic Department Reviews provide an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of quality assurance processes and for the University to assure itself that management of quality and standards which are the responsibility of the University as a whole are being delivered successfully.