A week in the life of a sport and exercise science student
From anatomy and kinesiology lectures to role plays, discover what a typical week looks like as a first-year Sport and Exercise Science student at Surrey.
Surrey Human Performance Institute
How you'll learn
Your teaching will be delivered through a combination of:
- Group work (e.g. discussion groups)
- Laboratory-based practicals
- Lectures
- Online learning
- Role plays
- Seminars
- Tutorials.
Outside of these, you’ll be expected to carry out independent study, including coursework, essays, laboratory write-ups and reading.
A typical week in your first year
In your first year, you'll receive approximately 13 contact hours each week.
Monday
- 9am to 11am – 'Skill Acquisition and Research Methods' lecture
- 11am to 1pm – 'Cell Biology' lecture
- 2pm to 3pm – Tutorial
- 4pm to 6pm – 'Biochemistry: The Many Molecules of Life' lecture
Tuesday
- 11am to 1pm – 'Anatomy and Kinesiology' lecture
- 2pm to 4pm – 'Anatomy and Kinesiology' laboratory session
Wednesday
Please note, Wednesday afternoons are left free for sporting activities.
Thursday
- 2pm to 3pm – Skills acquisition practical at Surrey Sports Park.
Friday
- 2pm to 3pm – 'Cell Biology' lecture
Find out more about our sport and exercise science course
Disclaimer
The timetable and modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication and may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
