Sport and Exercise - Staffordshire University

Study Sport and Exercise with us and you'll learn on some of the best undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the UK.

The sport and exercise sector gives you the chance to impact on peoples' lives across the world. From professional athletes to developing young people, you can be a key factor in the success of many sporting careers.

You can see we look out for our students - our Sports and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) ranked 18 in the 2018 Guardian League Table.

You'll also enjoy new facilities too. We've invested over half a million pounds in enhancing teaching spaces and laboratories. This gives you the best possible environment to put theory into practice.

Our experts are making world leading and international impact with their research. But you won't just learn from them, you'll also enjoy our connections with professional bodies such as Stoke City FC, Sony, Great Britain Rowing, Michael Johnson Performance Centre, and FC Barcelona.

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Courses

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

Digital Life Sciences

BSc (Hons)

Full-time

Football Coaching and Performance

BSc (Hons)

Full-time, two-year accelerated

Physical Education and Youth Sport Coaching

BSc (Hons)

Full-time

Sport and Exercise Science

BSc (Hons)

Full-time

Sports Coaching

BA (Hons)

Full-time
Full-time, City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College, with a foundation year

Sports Strength and Conditioning

BSc (Hons)

Full-time, two-year accelerated

Sports Therapy

BSc (Hons)

Full-time

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Applied Research

MA

Part-time

Applied Research

MSc

Part-time

Applied Research

MA

Full-time

Applied Research

MSc

Full-time

Applied Sport And Exercise Psychology

MSc

Part-time Distance Learning

Applied Sport And Exercise Psychology

PgDip

Part-time Distance Learning

Applied Sport And Exercise Psychology

MSc

Full-time Distance Learning

Applied Sport and Exercise Science

MSc

Part-time, distance learning

Biomechanics

MPhil/PhD

Full-time

Biomechanics

MPhil/PhD

Part-time

Clinical Biomechanics

MSc

Part-time, blended learning

Clinical Biomechanics

PgCert

Part-time Blended Learning

PG Framework Health (Sport)

Individual Modules

Part-time

Sport And Exercise Psychology

MPhil/PhD

Part-time

Sport And Exercise Psychology

PgDip

Full-time Distance Learning

Sport And Exercise Psychology

MSc

Full-time Distance Learning

Sport And Exercise Psychology

MPhil/PhD

Full-time

Sport And Exercise Psychology

MSc

Part-time Distance Learning

Sport And Exercise Psychology

PG Cert

Full-time Distance Learning

Sports Coaching

MSc

Part-time, distance learning

Facilities

Biomechanics Facilities

The Gait Analysis Laboratory within the Biomechanics Facility consist of Motion capture and associated software, Force Platforms, digital video camera and associated kinematic analysis software and Plantar pressure measurement system. Our facilities allow for teaching, learning support and research.

Sports Therapy Clinic

Our BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy students work under the supervision of The Society of Sports Therapists accredited staff, to practice delivery of injury assessment, rehabilitation and sports massage. This involves the use of specialist ultrasound, electrotherapy and cryotherapy machines.

Peak Condition Clinic

Our Sport and Exercise students, who work under the supervision of BASES accredited staff, deliver services such as blood tests and body composition in our physiology and nutrition laboratories to improve your peak condition, regardless of fitness level or health status.

Sports Psychology Lab

The Basil Ashford Sports Psychology laboratory and consulting room are used extensively for teaching, research and consultancy in the areas of Sports Psychology, Exercise Psychology and Motor Learning.

Specialist Laboratories

We have specialist laboratories in Biomechanics, Strength and Conditioning, Sports Therapy, Sports Psychology, Sport and Exercise Physiology and IT labs with specialist software such as Dartfish, Focus, Prozone and Tacklesport.

Sports Equipment

Our facilities include a vast array of industry standard equipment, from our PROzone to our eye tracker software.

Work experience and careers

Work experience

Careers

Whatever you choose to study at Staffordshire University you will have the opportunity of a work-placement, where you’ll gain experience and connections to give you an edge in your future career.

This work experience may link to your course, or it could be a broader experience. Our commitment will give students the best possible mix of knowledge and experience.

All our degrees combine academic study with lots of practical learning. This gives the best possible start for competing for jobs when you graduate.

Throughout your degree, you'll develop the kind of skills employers prioritise. From communication and teamwork to digital literacy and critical thinking, you'll have it covered. You'll also gain hands-on experience with our Sports Therapy Injury and Peak Condition clinics.

Work Experience:

You're guaranteed a placement, internship or volunteering opportunity. These will develop the skills employers are looking for. Recent placements include:

Stoke City FC
Port Vale FC
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
Shrewsbury Town FC
Sale Sharks RFC
Notts County FC

Our Sports and Exercise graduates have secured careers in professional sport, health, and teaching.

During our courses, you'll have opportunities to gain qualifications, training, and experience. You can also gain part-time work to support local community sports.

Many of our Sport and Exercise courses are also accredited by industry regulatory bodies. These include: The Society of Sports Therapists, The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, and The British Psychological Society.

Employment Opportunities:

Our graduates have found employment in the following sectors, among others:

Sports development
Coaching
Teaching
Sports therapy
Health promotion
Physiotherapy
Sports facility management
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Our students

Anthony Miller
Sports Development and Coaching

I really enjoy the broad range of psychology content, the tutors are supportive and really helpful! The facilities are perfect with very advanced equipment, making my studies even more interesting. I particularly enjoy studies in anxiety and how this can influence sports performance.

Our staff

Ashley Gill Course Leader

I have a multidisciplinary approach to sports education and aim to facilitate the learning of students to develop subject specific knowledge, and an overall understanding of sport and exercise.

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Trevor BarterCourse Leader

Trevor’s areas of interest include exercise physiology, Sports Nutrition, principles of training and in particular, drugs in sport.

He teaches modules in swimming, nutrition, the principles of training and drugs in sport.

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Dr Jacky Forsyth Senior Lecturer

Dr Jacky Forsyth is a Senior Lecturer in exercise physiology. She conducts a wide range of leading research around women in sport and exercise, and specialises in the relationship between ovarian hormones, exercise and health.

Her research into the differences in fat oxidation between males and females after high intensity interval exercise was used in the BBC One documentary, The Truth about Fat.

Through her work at Staffordshire University and beyond, Jacky wants to inspire more females to work and study in sport and exercise, and tailors her teaching to ensure all her students are 100% work ready when they leave.

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Steve Bateman Course Leader

Steve has extensive field and clinical experience at both elite and recreational level sports. His expertise includes injury assessment, soft tissue therapy, injury treatment & rehabilitation and lower limb coordination & relationship to chronic injury. View profile

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James CapperCourse Leader

James graduated from Loughborough University in 2001 with a BSc in Physical Education and Sports Science and then completed an MSc in Information Technology. He completed a P.G.C.E. and taught for several years, while also holding whole school and college responsibilities for pastoral care, CPD, I.T training and coaching and mentoring development. James's teaching, research and interests span a broad range of education types and phases including; primary, middle, secondary, special and academy. He is especially interested in the two-way knowledge transfer between schools/academies and universities and the benefits of such relationships to learners.

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Dr Naomi EllisSenior Lecturer in Physical Activity and Health

I've been involved with a number of research projects relating to physical activity and mental health, green space and health; health in mid-life; sport and mental health in prisons.

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John ErskineAcademic Group Leader, Sport and Exercise (Postgraduate, Partnerships and Online Learning)

The 2012 Olympic Games highlighted the growing impact and importance that sports coaches can have on athlete development. This online award is aimed at active, busy coaches who wish to up-skill their coaching knowledge and competencies to position themselves at the forefront of effective coaching practice.

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Dr Martin TurnerCourse Leader

I'm a senior lecturer (FHEA), researcher, published author, and consultant psychologist (CPyshcol, HCPC Reg, CSci). I specialise in human performance under pressure and adversity.

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