Sport and Exercise Science

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Sport and exercise science

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

104 - 112 points

About this course

Course overview

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.

Why study with us

  • You'll get the chance to work alongside professional athletes, sports stars, world-leading researchers and expert practitioners.

  • Get taught by expert industry-active coaches, researchers and academics on this professional endorsed degree. Accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).

  • Teaching staff on the course are not only academic but are active in research and coaching in the field of high-performance sports. The majority are still in professional practice.

    What you'll do

  • You’ll take a multidisciplinary approach. You'll study a range of modules covering physiology, psychology and biomechanics.

  • This course offers a strong vocational focus, giving you the practical skills you’ll need in a range of career paths. You’ll have the opportunity to work with professional sports clubs and athletes. You'll build professional skills and gain career-boosting experience.

  • You’ll have the option of achieving Level 2 and Level 3 industry recognised qualifications in Gym Instruction, Personal Training and Exercise Referral.

    Accreditations

  • This course is aligned with the Entry and General Management professional standards outlined by CIMSPA, the professional development body for the UK's sport and physical activity sector. As a member, you will be entitled to attend seminars and meetings and learn from industry professionals. The Health and Fitness pathway on the course allows students the option to meet professional standards in Gym Instruction, Personal Training, Health Navigator and Working with People with Long Term Conditions.

  • Our facilities have achieved a BASES Laboratory Accreditation, providing a mark of quality assurance that illustrates the laboratory has undergone meticulous inspection by BASES and that high professional standards of practice have been achieved.

    Future careers

    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.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
    3219 Health associate professionals
    3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials
    3431 Sports players
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sport and exercise science