BSc (Hons) Sport Science for Health

• Train and work in our Centre for Sport and Health, with its sports laboratory, and strength and conditioning suite.
• Learn from staff with high-level sports or industry experience.
• Benefit from experiential learning, with sport, health and exercise industry practitioners based on campus.
• Gain specific knowledge and skills relating to the promotion of active and healthy lifestyles across the lifespan.
• Obtain industry experience and relate your studies to the real world through work placement, volunteering and shadowing opportunities.
• Graduate ready to work in sport, health or exercise roles.

Turn your love of sport and fitness into a lifelong, fulfilling career. Gain a comprehensive sport science experience at ARU in Writtle, focusing on anatomy, physiology and nutrition – and the knowledge and skills required to effectively promote physical activity, exercise and active lifestyles. You’ll also focus on bespoke modules which focus on lifelong engagement in physical activity and exercise, including Physical Literacy development in youth and exercise rehabilitation for adults with specific needs.

The course will broaden your knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of human performance from health through to athletic excellence; how the human machine operates when engaged in sport and exercise; and how to interpret and evaluate its responses.

Please note that this course is subject to validation and some details, including modules, may change.

Whether you want to encourage and support people to take up or re-start sports and exercise, or help propel them to peak performance, this course will provide you with the knowledge, understanding, skills and confidence to do so. There are plenty of opportunities to get hands-on experience, with internship opportunities or working alongside some of the industry practitioners on our campus, as well as an optional applied work placement module in your final year.

What can you do with a Sport Science for Heath degree?

Sport science graduates are in demand, not only because of their knowledge and understanding, but also because of the personal and interpersonal skills they develop while studying. When you graduate, you'll be ready to work in the UK’s burgeoning sport and fitness industry. Possible careers include:

• Clinical Cardiac Physiologist
• Exercise Physiologist
• Fitness Consultant
• Health Promotion Specialist
• Lecturer/Teacher
• Nutritionist
• Outdoor Instructor or Leader
• Personal Trainer
• Physical Activity Development Manager
• Rehabilitation Physiologist
• Respiratory Physiologist
• Sports Development Officer
• Sports Coach
• Strength and Conditioning Coach

You may also decide to continue your learning journey to postgraduate study, where you can further refine your knowledge and skills.

Employability and personal career development

Informed by employers, our courses support an integrated approach to employability. You’ll have opportunities to develop the skills and abilities they are looking for and gain a deeper understanding of how your academic learning relates to the world of work through Live Briefs and Ruskin Modules.

To amplify your career ambition, you will need to actively dedicate time outside of your studies, whether you choose to explore placements, internships or volunteering. Or you could make a social impact by collaborating with our partner organisations through our volunteer scheme Students at the Heart of Knowledge Exchange (SHoKE). These all give you an edge, providing you with experience that you will be able to evidence on your CV and talk about in interviews.

Our Employability and Careers Service offers a range of expert advice and support to build your unique professional profile, including tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, and help to complete job applications. You’ll have 24/7 access to the Careers Centre, our comprehensive online digital resource, which empowers you to start building a Personal Career Development Plan from the very start. Design your future at ARU.