School of Exercise and Sports Science

Exercise and Sport Science degree last for three years. Teaching will typically be conducted via lectures and seminars, but you can also expect laboratory sessions (when studying exercise physiology and biomechanics); practical sessions (in gyms, sports halls, fitness rooms, swimming pools, courts and on sport fields); and independent research and study. Admission in Exercise and Sports Science degree requires the possession the high school diploma, or equivalent foreign degree. Only 230 students including 5 non-EU places are admitted. The admission of candidates is carried out according to a ranking based on the outcome of a selective test that also assesses the educational qualifications and any sports titles. Students are expected to develop theoretical knowledge alongside applied practical skills. Assessment is based on coursework; written, oral or practical exams; and laboratory reports. Towards the end of the course, you may be required to write a dissertation and/or conduct a piece of independent research.

Exercise and sports science degree reflects the seriousness with which sports and fitness are approached today. This is a relatively multidisciplinary subject, drawing on fields such as physiology and biomechanics to measure what is happening in a sportsperson’s body; psychology to analyse the role of the mind in performance; nutrition to help athletes fuel their bodies correctly; and business and sports management to understand the financial and operational sides of the sports industry.

The sports industry is competitive but a sport science and coaching degree can set you up with key skills, which can help you to succeed in many careers. Jobs are available with a range of organizations in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Employers include: • professional sports clubs; • national sporting associations, governing bodies and other related sporting agencies; • private health and fitness clubs, spas and public sports and recreation facilities; • local authorities; • schools, further education and higher education institutions; • the health sector, including the National Health Service. As a sport science graduate you may also go on to set up your own business or consultancy.

University of Molise via F. De Sanctis Campobasso

President of the Exercise and Sports Science degree: Giuseppe Calcagno
Department's Delegate for Internationalisation: Silvio Garofalo