Sport science: Your skills

Studying sport science provides you with science-based knowledge and understanding of sports performance and factors that affect behaviour in sport. You will gain subject-specific knowledge in areas such as physiology, psychology, biomechanics and nutrition.

Sport science courses may be combined with a number of other disciplines, such as coaching and sport and exercise science.

You will gain a theoretical understanding of sport science as well as the ability to apply this knowledge and develop practical skills in the laboratory and in the field.

Studying for a degree in sport science also provides you with a strong set of transferable skills valued by many employers. These include:

• research and data analysis skills;
• the ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• presentation and oral communication skills;
• written communication skills, including report writing;
• time-management and planning skills;
• effective problem-solving skills;
• professionalism and customer focus;
• a good understanding of information technology.

Courses also provide you with the opportunity to undertake a period of related work experience, for example working with local athletes or with a sporting organisation or company. This provides you with the opportunity to undertake research, gain valuable practical experience and further develop your transferable skills.