Sports science is a broad field of study which looks at the principles behind human performance and participation in sport and exercise today. It’s a relatively new program that has grown in popularity in recent decades.
As a sports science student, you’ll be examining how sport works in society. You’ll learn about various sports science sub-disciplines which range from psychology, physiology and biochemistry, to anatomy, sociology and coaching. You’ll use your knowledge to make recommendations about how best to optimize sporting engagement and success. Studying sports science abroad is a fantastic opportunity to see how sporting landscapes look at an international level. You’ll experience another country’s sporting culture and network with world experts to enrich your knowledge of the subject. As well as this, you’ll make lifelong friends and memories.
Sports science course
- Physiology
- Psychology
- Biomechanics
- Teaching and coaching
- Sociology of sport
- Diet and nutrition
Future sports science careers
- Sports coach
- PE teacher
- Personal trainer
- Sports journalist
- Sports psychologist
- Nutritionist
- Sports therapist.