BSc (Hons), CertHE, DipHE Sports Science with Exercise Referral

Our course looks at the impact that health conditions can have on daily living, and related areas such as physiology, nutrition and psychology.

You’ll review current exercise referral programmes, and explore the social identity approach to sport and exercise – which shifts the focus to the group or team as a way of encouraging participation.

As a student at ARU in Writtle, you’ll take part in practical, hands-on classes using specialist sports facilities and equipment. These include our Centre for Sport and Health, which is open to the public and where you may work with elite clubs and athletes, and members of the community.

You'll be taught by staff who are experienced practitioners in elite sports such as football, cycling, GB Basketball, squash and athletics.

When you graduate, you’ll have a well-rounded understanding of exercise and rehabilitation, and be ready to make a start on your career.

There's a range of jobs in the sports industry and associated sectors that you could consider as a BSc (Hons) Sports Science with Exercise Referral graduate.

These include:

• exercise rehabilitation with individuals or groups
• science-based roles, such as working in professional or amateur coaching
• a variety of positions in the health and wellbeing sector
• sales jobs, for example for companies producing sports equipment
• graduate schemes.

Graduation doesn't have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our MSc Sport, Exercise and Nutrition.