Sports scientists work either in the sports industries with athletes, coaches and governing bodies to help improve elite performance, as scientists within sports technology companies or in communities promoting healthy lifestyles through sport and exercise.
Studying a BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science degree programme which is designed to develop sports and exercise scientists graduates with excellent practical skills and theoretical knowledge will prepare the foundations for an excellent career in sports science.
Sports science is an exciting and constantly evolving specialism. A degree programme in this area is an applied, skills-based degree pathway that allows students to learn top academic teams who have extensive experience in elite sports science, exercise science and health promotion.
Why Study Sport and Exercise Science at Portobello Institute?
Our academic team take a mentorship approach to support students to take the first steps in their career.
Upon completion of this level 8 degree programme, you will be awarded a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science from Liverpool John Moore’s University (LJMU).
LJMU is recognised as one of the leading Sport Science universities in the UK and is ranked globally in the top ten.
Sports scientists work in the sports industries with athletes, coaches and governing bodies to help improve elite performance, or in communities or clinical settings on health promotion intervention, policy and strategy.
Through the multi-disciplinary study of behavioural, physical and life sciences, this degree prepares you for a highly rewarding career in sports or exercise contexts - including scientific support, rehabilitation, exercise training and health promotion.
Graduates from the BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science programme can pursue careers directly in the field of sports science working to support professional sports teams or organisations.
Over the course of three years, you will develop the practical analytical skills needed to work within sports organisations, teams and governing bodies in Ireland, Europe, the USA and Australia.
Get in Contact
If you are interested in any of our sports courses or have any questions you can book a consultation call with our expert sports advisor Sharde Sebastian here, email sharde.sebastian@portobelloinstitute.com or call 01 892 0029. Visit our sports department here.
