Our Sport and Exercise Science courses are aimed at those with an interest in sport, health and physical activity who wish to deepen their understanding of the functioning of the human body.

Our portfolio of Sport and Exercise Science degrees allows students to specialise in certain areas or remain on a generic pathway, according to their aspirations.

After a common first year, students can choose to either remain on the generic pathway or choose to specialise in Sports Nutrition.

Why choose this course?

• Ranked in the top 10 UK Sport Science courses for student satisfaction. Sport and Exercise Science is one of the top 10 most popular degree subjects in the UK: The Complete University Guide ranks sports science at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) as 8th in the UK for student satisfaction, with 95% of students being satisfied with their experiences according to the National Student Survey.
• Opportunity to become registered on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REP's): In addition to the main skills required of a Sport and Exercise Scientist, students graduating from UWTSD will also gain the skills required to conduct fitness and health assessments and will have the opportunity to qualify as gym instructors and personal trainers.
• A range of modules options across a variety of subject areas: Our portfolio of Sport and Exercise Science degrees allows students to specialise in certain areas, or remain on a generic pathway, according to their aspirations.
• Use of dedicated fitness training facilities and exercise science laboratories: Sport and Exercise Science is studied on the Carmarthen campus which offers a friendly and personal learning experience. All social, recreational and educational facilities are on this campus, though some practical learning experiences may be located throughout Carmarthenshire and West Wales.
• Lecturing staff are also based on the Carmarthen campus and are easily accessible for tutorials to support all aspects of study. A very active Student Union provides an extensive array sport and leisure activities as well as supporting your social needs.

Course Overview

The first year of study is generic across the portfolio of Sport and Exercise Science degree pathways, and gives all students a grounding in the main principles of the subject area, along with the time to decide if they want to specialise in a particular pathway.

The three core subjects of physiology, psychology and biomechanics form the foundations, with delivery comprising of a combination of theoretical lectures followed by an opportunity to apply that knowledge practically in our well-equipped sports science laboratories.

Assessment

The degree is predominantly assessed through a combination of coursework and practical examination. Students will also develop an extensive portfolio of professional practice and case study evidence.