Sport and Exercise Science

Study a highly practical degree with dedicated pathways that fit your interests
If you love the science of the human body and want a highly practical degree in sport and exercise science, then we have the course for you.

Gain the knowledge and skills needed for your career
This course provides you with the scientific theory and practical skills required to support individuals and teams towards achieving their optimal performance whether that is in a sport, occupational or health setting.

Explore fundamental sport and exercise topics that include:
- Biomechanics

- Nutrition

- Physiology

- Psychology

- Strength and conditioning.

BASES-endorsed course
Endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), you can be sure that this course covers the necessary foundation of sport and exercise science knowledge, technical skills and professional development competencies required to succeed in the profession.

CIMPSA-endorsed course
This course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), which shows that it provides the scientific theory and practical skills required to work as a sport and exercise scientist or health and exercise practitioner.

Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) education partner

Qualification Approved Centre for Level 4 Award in Nutrition

Specialise your learning around your interests
Our course structure means that you will explore the fundamental of sport and exercise science before tailoring and personalising your degree to fit your interests and career aspirations through either our Sport Performance (SP) or Physical Activity for Health (PAH) routes.

Discover our specialist facilities and laboratories
Our range of dedicated sport and exercise science facilities support you to apply theory to practice and provide you with everything you need to succeed.

Specialist facilities include:
- Biomechanics labs

- Physiology labs

- Psychology labs

- Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic

- Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Unit (SPRU)

- Environmental climate chamber.

Gain real-world, hands-on experience with placement options
In the final year, there is the option to complete a placement which will allow you to apply theory and knowledge in a sport, exercise or health setting of your choice.

Learn from active sport and exercise science practitioners
You will learn from our team of experienced, applied practitioners who are active within their fields, meaning they bring their breadth of knowledge from the wider industry into the classroom.

Smaller class sizes for better learning
Our commitment to smaller class sizes means that you won’t get lost in the crowd and that our teaching staff can provide more individualised support that fits you and your ambitions.

On this course you will:
- Study the key aspects of sport and exercise that prepare you for a successful future career.

- Choose your specialist pathway that fits in with your interests and aspirations.

- Learn from experienced and industry-active sport and exercise science practitioners.

- Feel more support from our teaching staff as they get to know you and your needs.

- Gain vital professional experience with work placement opportunities.