Team Derby Performance
Here at Derby, we are serious about sport. We offer dedicated support to our university sports teams who come together collectively to form Team Derby. We believe that it makes perfect sense that we apply our sport and exercise knowledge to support our university teams competing in the British University and College (BUCS) league and improve their rankings. Not only does this enhance their performance but it provides our sport and exercise students with the opportunity to build their knowledge and employability skills.
As a student here, you will have opportunities to work with some of the university sports teams and apply the theory and knowledge you'll gain during your sport and exercise degree. You'll be supervised to deliver a range of sport and exercise related support such as coaching, strength and conditioning, nutrition and psychology. You can also use this experience to work towards you placement module in stage two or three.
You will be able to access our specialist laboratories and sport facilities and use this experience towards meeting the criteria for specific accreditation.
What our current students think
Adam Burrows, current student on BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
"The strength and conditioning support that I have been providing to the University Rugby Team has not only made them better athletes, but it has made me a better sport and exercise scientist."
Damon Eaton, current student on BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
"Applying theory to a real life situation is priceless. I feel that not only are the team getting better but it improves my employability."
