This degree offers you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.Our foundation year will help you hit the ground running if you want to gain a respected honours degree in Sport and Exercise Science.Fulfil your ambition and potential: the foundation year is a smart move if you are planning a career change or are keen to explore a new subject area.Explore the roles of biomechanics, physiology and psychology in sport performance.Become skilled with the latest technology via our High Performance Resistance Training Facility, VICON 3D motion capture system and breath-by-breath analysis system.Gain vital experience by applying for placements or internships: our students have worked with organisations like Derby County FC, Derbyshire County Cricket Club and Burton Albion FC.Take the opportunity to achieve extra professional qualifications such as National Governing Body coaching awards.<br><br>As a Sport and Exercise Science graduate, you can look forward to a fulfilling career. Our recent graduates are now succeeding in roles such as sports coach, performance analyst, physiotherapy assistant, health advisor and cardiac physiologist assistant.<br><br>Alongside your subject-specific knowledge, you will graduate with high-level skills in communication, problem-solving, research and presentation to help set you apart in the competitive graduate job market.