The International Year One in Sport and Exercise Science at ISC Leeds Beckett University is your pathway to understanding the scientific principles that underpin human performance and well-being. This programme is designed for ambitious international students seeking to build a strong foundation before progressing to the second year of an undergraduate degree. You will explore critical areas such as human physiology, kinesiology, sport and exercise psychology, and nutrition, gaining essential knowledge in measurement, biomechanics, and energy utilisation. This course matters because it equips you with the analytical skills to address challenges in health, fitness, and athletic development.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over one year, immersing yourself in a curriculum that blends theoretical learning with practical application. Your studies will include developing academic English skills, crucial for university success, alongside core subject modules. You will engage with research methodologies, learning to design a research proposal within your chosen area of sport and exercise science. Through a combination of lectures, seminars, and supported online learning, you will develop the confidence and competence to excel in your future undergraduate studies and prepare for careers in sports science, health promotion, or related fields.