About the course

Turn your passion in sport and exercise into a career. Develop an expert understanding of human movement. Explore the health benefits of exercise. Discover the challenges of transforming elite athletes into world champions.

Looking for a rewarding yet challenging career in sport? Study our Sport and Exercise Science degree. Focus on improving sporting performance to help individuals achieve their personal potential. From turning a great athlete into a global star, to assisting a patient work their way out of chronic conditions.

You’ll study a range of modules that draw from physiology, psychology and biomechanics. This gives you an in depth understanding of the human body. You can shape the modules to focus on either Health and Fitness or Performance. We support you with building your industry experience at university. Our rich industry connections will allow you to work with professional athletes at some of the country’s leading sports teams. Then, in your final year, you’ll tackle a research project. This gives you a deep dive into an area of sport and exercise science that interests you most. This prepares you for work in the industry or for further study.

Start Date/s

08/09/2025

Entry Requirements

UCAS: 104-112 points at A2 preferably in Biology or PE or Sports Exercise Science

• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM

• BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D*

• Pass Access Course: 104-112 UCAS Points

• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104-112 points from Higher Level Subjects

• T Level: M preferably in Biology or PE or Sports Exercise Science

• IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5

• GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Modules

Year 1 Introduction to Biomechanics in Sport Principles of Physiology & Scientific Enquiry Introduction to Psychology in Sport & Exercise Planning and Instructing Exercise for Health & Fitness Functional Anatomy Year 2 Applied Physiology & Scientific Enquiry (Compulsory) Sport Biomechanics (Compulsory) Sport & Exercise Psychology (Compulsory) Remaining 40 credits from: Performance Nutrition Advanced Principles of Exercise & Training Common Sports Injuries & Injury Prevention Applied Performance Analysis Year 3 Applied Physiology & Scientific Enquiry (Compulsory) Sport Biomechanics (Compulsory) Sport & Exercise Psychology (Compulsory) Remaining 40 credits from: Performance Nutrition Advanced Principles of Exercise & Training Common Sports Injuries & Injury Prevention Applied Performance Analysis

Assessment

Learning And Assessment You’ll learn through a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study. Extensive resources are available to support your studies, from well-equipped classrooms to our own virtual learning environment, Blackboard. A variety of assessment methods are used, including coursework, case studies, presentations, examinations and reflective portfolios

Careers & Progression

Our Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) degree programme will get you working. There is a strong vocational emphasis on the skills you’ll need for a rewarding career. This degree is ideal for individuals passionate about pursuing a career in the sport and fitness industry. O graduates find themselves thriving in a diverse range of sectors, includin Potential career paths for include roles such as: Sports organisations • Elite sports clubs • Leisure companies • Gyms and fitness centres Hotels and resorts • Retail businesses • Local authorities • Education institutions • National Health Service (NHS) • Applied sports scientist • Strength and conditioning coach • Sports performance analyst • Youth athlete development coach • Personal trainer • Exercise referral specialist • Performance nutritionist • Exercise physiologist • Sports biomechanist • Performance lifestyle advisor • Tutor or assessor • Business development manager • Commissioned officer in the armed forces Careers in emergency services • Self-employed gym owner or entrepreneur

Information About Fees

£9000 per Year