WHAT A levels do I need to study sports science at Loughborough?

A level – AAA – AAB AAA-AAB including at least one of the following preferred subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, PE / Sports Science. Some offers of AAB will be made to those applicants with multiple A-levels from the preferred subject list and an exceptional supporting statement.

What can I do with a sports and exercise science degree?

Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Exercise physiologist.
Fitness centre manager.
Personal trainer.
Primary school teacher.
Secondary school teacher.
Sports administrator.
Sports coach.
Sports development officer.

Is a exercise science degree worth it?

A degree in exercise science is not worth it unless you want to go to graduate school or genuinely care about the knowledge. There aren’t too many lucrative jobs available to people with exercise science degrees, and most of the jobs you can get don’t require a degree.

Is Loughborough University good for science?

Outstanding facilities With ongoing investment in state-of-the-art laboratories and high-quality teaching resources, Loughborough University’s School of Science is an excellent place to progress your academic or research career.

Whats it like living in Loughborough?

Living in Loughborough is extremely cheap Living in Loughborough as a student is fairly simple. You can go to cheap pubs, restaurants and get a lot for your money, with the average pint at around 3 pounds, food and transport in town being relatively cheap, living in Loughborough is very very easy.

Is there a year out in industry at Loughborough University?

All of our undergraduate courses in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University offer a year out in industry, a placement year. Loughborough’s unique connections to sport ensures that major recruiters are always keen to offer placement opportunities to Sport and Exercise Science students.

Is the BSc in sport and Exercise Science endorsed by bases?

The BSc Sport and Exercise Science degree is endorsed by The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). This endorsement provides confirmation that our Sport and Exercise Science degree provides students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills essential to enter into the profession.

Why do I want to study sport and Exercise Science?

As a student on our BSc Sport and Exercise Science course you will benefit from access to state-of-the-art laboratories which will allow you to develop your practical, scientific and laboratory skills which will enable you to apply your knowledge and understanding in the context of sports performance, physical activity, health and wellbeing.

When does the placement year start at Loughborough?

The placement year occupies the whole of the third year and normally commences between July and September, lasting 45 weeks.