Welcome to Sport and Exercise Science at Swansea. Sports Science programmes are very popular and there are currently in the region of 230 full-time students with similar numbers of female and male students. Sport and Exercise Science requires the application of scientific principles and techniques with the aim of improving human function or performance. The study of Sports Science is organised within the disciplines of Physiology, Biomechanics, Psychology/Motor Control but also includes other topics such as Sports Technology, Nutrition and Diet, Kinanthropometry and Performance Analysis.
Sports Science at Swansea University currently offers the following schemes:
| Degree Name | BSc | MSc | MPhil | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Science | ||||
| Sports Science with Management | ||||
| Mathematics with Sports Science | ||||
| Physics with Sports Science |
Research active staff, state-of-the-art laboratories and high quality sporting facilities make Swansea a leading location in the UK for research and teaching in Sport and Exercise Science. Teaching and research is based in the School of Engineering, which achieved a combined score that ranked number 8 in the UK and number 1 in Wales during the recent RAE.
Research focused on the influence of physical activity and exercise on health and well-being is currently funded by Welsh Office of Research and Development, Diabetes UK, and Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University NHS Trust.
Our collaborators in research that focuses on sporting performance include The Sugar Bureau, Welsh Rugby Union, Celtic Crusaders, Swansea City FC, Scarlets, Ospreys, Wigan Athletic FC, British Swimming, British Cycling and UK Sport. These industrial links provide our students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and transferable skills that enhance employment opportunities.
Sports Science Rated Second in the UK for Student Satisfaction
In the National Student Survey (NSS) 2010, an annual survey of students studying in the UK, the BSc Sports Science at Swansea University was awarded a score of 4.5 (on a scale of 1 - 5) for overall student satisfaction.
The students surveyed expressed satisfaction with their overall student experience (98%) and with the quality of the teaching they have received (96%). This result ranks Swansea University in second place for Sports Science in the UK.
The National Student Survey is an annual review of what final year undergraduate students think about their courses. The survey, conducted by Ipsos MORI, takes into account several different factors, including teaching quality, academic support, management, resources and personal development.
