Applied Sport Science

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 11.6 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 29.1 k / Year(s) Deadline: Jun 30, 2025
30 place StudyQA ranking:6132 Duration:4 years

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Applied Sport Science involves the application of scientific principles to the promotion, maintenance and enhancement of sport- and exercise-related behaviours. Our programme is centred on four key disciplines: physiology, biomechanics, psychology, and skill acquisition.

You will develop an understanding of the factors that influence participation and performance in sport and exercise. In addition, you will learn the value and purpose of sport, exercise and physical activity in our changing world.

Year 1, Academic year 2016/17, Starting month: September

  • Notes: Before selecting your outside courses, please ensure you have met your
    Personal Tutor.
COMPULSORY COURSES 
This DPT has 2 compulsory course(s).
 
Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
SPRT08021 Sport Science 1A: Physiology & Skill Acquisition As available 20
 
SPRT08022 Sport Science 1B: Biomechanics & Sport Psychology As available 20
 

COURSE OPTIONS 
This DPT has 1 set(s) of course options with the following rules.

Select exactly 80 credits from Level 8 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

Notes:Optional courses will be offered, together with such courses as Senatus may from time to time approve. In any given year not all option courses may be available. Some optional courses may require pre-requisite study. 

  

Year 2, Academic year 2016/17, Starting month: August

COMPULSORY COURSES 
This DPT has 4 compulsory course(s).
 
Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
SPRT08019 Sport Science 2A: Biochemistry of Exercise & Skill Acquisition As available 20
 
SPRT08020 Sport Science 2C: Information Skills & Biomechanics As available 20
 
SPRT08024 Sport Science 2B: Kinesiology & Sport Psychology As available 20
 
SPRT08023 Sport Science 2D: Research Methods As available 20
 

COURSE OPTIONS 
This DPT has 1 set(s) of course options with the following rules.

Select exactly 40 credits from Level 8 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available
Notes:Optional courses will be offered, together with such courses as Senatus may from time to time approve. In any given year not all option courses may be available. Some optional courses may require pre-requisite study. 

  

Year 3, Academic year 2016/17, Starting month: August

COMPULSORY COURSES 
This DPT has 4 compulsory course(s).
 
Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
SPRT10032 Sport Science (Project) 3 As available 20
 
SPRT10003 Research and Statistics in Sport Science 3 As available 20
 
SPRT10052 Sport Science 3A: Biomechanics & Sport Psychology As available 20
 
SPRT10050 Sport Science 3B: Physiology & Skill Acquisition As available 20
 

COURSE OPTIONS 
This DPT has 2 set(s) of course options with the following rules.

Select exactly 20 credits from the following list of courses, as available
Code   Course Name   Credits
SPRT10037    Applying Sport Science 3   20  
SPRT10048    Managing the Coaching Process   20  
SPRT10012    Sports Development   20  

Notes:optional courses will be offered, together with such courses as Senatus may from time to time approve. In any given year not all option courses may be available 
  AND    
Select exactly 20 credits from the following list of courses, as available
Code   Course Name   Credits
SPRT10034    Sports Nutrition 3   20  
SPRT10009    Coaching Children 3   20  
SPRT10001    Exercise, Fitness and Health   20  
SPRT10051    Sport Science: Workplace Attachment 3   20  

Notes:optional courses will be offered, together with such courses as Senatus may from time to time approve. In any given year not all option courses may be available 
  

Year 4, Academic year 2016/17, Starting month: August

COMPULSORY COURSES 
This DPT has 1 compulsory course(s).
 
Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
SPRT10033 Sport Science (Dissertation) 4 As available 40
 
COURSE OPTIONS 
This DPT has 2 set(s) of course options with the following rules.

Select exactly 40 credits from the following list of courses, as available
Code   Course Name   Credits
SPRT10029    Motor Control 4   20  
SPRT10020    Special Topics in Sport Psychology 4   20  
SPRT10030    Sports Biomechanics 4   20  
SPRT10031    Sports Physiology 4   20  

Notes:optional courses will be offered, together with such courses as Senatus may from time to time approve. In any given year not all option courses may be available 
  AND    
Select exactly 40 credits from the following list of courses, as available
Code   Course Name   Credits
SPRT10024    Environmental Physiology 4   20  
SPRT10025    Exercise Prescription for Rehabilitation 4   20  
SPRT10019    Social History of Sport in Scotland   20  
SPRT10027    Sport and Exercise Medicine 4   20  
SPRT10021    Sport, Media and Society   20  
SPRT10049    Sport Science: Research Attachment 4   20  

Notes:optional courses will be offered, together with such courses as Senatus may from time to time approve. In any given year not all option courses may be available 
  • Attestat plus completion of a recognised foundation programme  Or At least one year of the Bakalavr or Specialist degree with an average grade of 'good' (4.0/5.0)
  • IELTS Academic module overall 6.5 with 5.5 in each component
  • TOEFL-iBT 92 or above with 20 in each section
  • Cambridge English: Advanced & Proficiency overall 176 with 162 in each component
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic): Total 61 with at least 51 in each "Communicative Skills" section
  • Trinity ISE: ISE II with a distinction in all four components

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

  • ✔️ Flexible study schedule
  • ✔️ Experienced teachers
  • ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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