Sport and Exercise Science exchange programmes
Choosing your programme of study
You may choose modules arranged in pre-defined programme packages within the international exchange portfolio at level 5 (second year) as your exchange pathway of study.
These are arranged into thematic exchange programmes and are designed so that there are no timetabling and assessment clashes.
Please note:
You will be selecting only one programme of study pathway. Selecting modules from across the exchange programmes to create your own bespoke exchange programme isn't permitted.
Choosing modules from other Schools within the university cannot be accommodated due to schedule clashes.
Sport and Exercise Science exchange programmes
BSc (Hons) Physical Education
Exchange Academic Pathway
Programme Leader: Dr Emma Ball
Module Leaders: Dr Ceirann Magil, Dr Jonathan Foulkes, Dr Colum Cronin, Kelly Massey
This pathway offers students the opportunity to study physical education within an international context, exploring pedagogical approaches, curriculum development, and physical activity promotion across different cultures.
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching
Exchange Academic Pathway
Programme Leader: Dr Nic Robinson (Rowley)
Module Leaders: Dr Jonathan Foulkes, Dr Colum Cronin, Dr Tabo Huntley, Kelly Massey
This pathway prepares students for coaching in international contexts, developing advanced coaching principles, athlete development, and sports-specific skills.
BSc (Hons) Science and Football
Exchange Academic Pathway
Programme Leader: Ian Beattie
Module Leaders: Dr Francesca Champ, Dr Jonathan Foulkes, Dr Pascale Kippelen, Prof Tom O'Brien, Prof Mark Hollands
This specialised pathway combines scientific principles with football-specific knowledge, exploring biomechanics, physiology, and performance analysis in football.
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
Exchange Academic Pathway
Programme Leader: Dr Liz Mahon
Module Leaders: Dr Jonathan Foulkes, Dr Scott Gillham, Dr Sarah Taylor, Dr Pascale Kippelen, Prof Tom O'Brien, Prof Mark Hollands
This comprehensive pathway covers fundamental and applied aspects of sport and exercise science, including exercise physiology, biomechanics, and sports psychology.
BSc (Hons) Sports Nutrition
Exchange Academic Pathway
Programme Leader: Dr Lucinda Richardson
Module Leaders: Sally-Ann Starkey, Dr Jonathan Foulkes, Wendy Johnston, Dr Pascale Kippelen, Dr Katie Lane
This pathway explores nutrition science as applied to sport and exercise, including dietary assessment, supplement use, and performance nutrition strategies.
BSc (Hons) Sport Psychology
Exchange Academic Pathway
Programme Leader: Dr Gillian Cook
Module Leaders: Dr Joe Causer, Dr Jonathan Foulkes, Dr James Roberts, Dr Laura Thomas, Prof Mark Hollands
This pathway examines psychological principles applied to sport and exercise, including performance enhancement, mental health, and athlete support.
Academic calendar
Exchange students at Liverpool John Moores University follow a structured two-semester academic year tailored for international mobility. Semester 1 (Fall) and Semester 2 (Spring) begins with a university-wide international welcome organised by the international office, followed by local faculty/school induction process with your respective International Mobility Coordinators.
Teaching commences in line with the academic calendar. Semester 1 examinations take place in January (alternative arrangements are available for those returning home in line with your institutional agreements). If you are studying in Semester 2 (Spring), this also commences with an International Welcome (dates confirmed annually) for new incoming students, followed by teaching and examinations following the academic calendar.
Credit requirements
Sport and Exercise Science exchange students are required to be enrolled full-time at the University and take a full credit load commensurate with home institution requirements. At LJMU, exchange students' academic credit loading is a maximum of 30 ECTS (60 LJMU credits at UG level) for one semester and 120 credits for a full year of study, aligning with most academic credit systems.