Courses

Course type
Foundation degree, Undergraduate

Course duration
1 Year + 3 Years

CASES endorsed
Yes

Region
South

Course description

Studying the Foundation Year in Sport allows you to progress to our other BSc sports degrees which open up a vast range of career options. Previous graduates have found success as lifestyle coaches, sports managers, sports coaches, physical therapists and trainers, sports science technicians, and sports development officers.

This course covers a broad range of sports and exercise sciences which will help you gain expert knowledge of scientific methods from sports psychology to the study of the human form. It will also help you gain the skills you need to study for a Sports degree such as written and oral communication skills, mathematical topics and concepts, and scientific concepts, principles and practical skills.

The foundation year will engage you in all aspects of your learning. You'll be taught by an experienced teaching team with a wide range of expertise and professional experience. You will gain knowledge, understanding and skills through interactive classes and workshops, online resources and key concept videos, guided research and individual and group projects. You will need to complete 120 credits per year, which are broken down into four modules of 30 credits each.

Our Sport and Exercise Science BSc at Middlesex combines academic excellence with hands-on experience, setting you up for a rewarding career in sports, fitness, and health. With access to world-class facilities and real-world practice, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to support athletes perform at their peak while reducing injury risks.

• Top Ranking: The London Sport Institute is ranked as the top institution in London for Sport and Exercise Science (Guardian League Tables, 2023).
• Access state-of-the-Art Facilities: Study at the modern StoneX Stadium, home of Saracens Rugby Club, and benefit from our £23 million redevelopment, offering state-of-the-art facilities as a top educational and high-performance centre for teaching and research excellence. With some of the most advanced equipment in the UK, you will be able to utilise the new specialist spaces, specialist labs, specialist equipment plus much more.
• Gain expertise in Sport and Exercise Science: Learn to assess human movement, fitness, and wellbeing, explore the key principles of biomechanics and exercise physiology and motor control, understand sports psychology to learn strategies to enhance motivation, focus and recovery of athletes.
• Benefit from industry experience: You’ll integrate professional practice into your studies as you will complete a minimum 50 hours of work placements. This is a crucial opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge by working in the sports and exercise industry.
• Work towards your exciting career: Graduates have gone on to work in professional sports teams, health clubs, sports development, and more. You can also choose to specialise further with postgraduate study.

This course provides the perfect foundation for a career in sports science or further academic exploration, equipping you with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to excel in the field.

Learn and apply the scientific principles to enhance athlete performance and reduce injury risk. You’ll gain expertise in physiology, psychology, and biomechanics, with practical experience at our West Stand facility and 50+ hours of work placements throughout your degree.

Course topic areas:
Biomechanics, Exercise physiology, Exercise psychology, Exercise science, Nutrition, Sport and exercise science, Sport Physiology, Sport psychology, Sport science

Course topic areas:
Biomechanics, Exercise development, Exercise science, Fitness, health and exercise, Injury, Sport and exercise science, Sport Physiology, Sport psychology, Sport science, Strength and Conditioning

Website
https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/foundation-year-in-sport/

UCAS Institution Code
M80