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Published: 26 September 2022

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.

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

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.

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