Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Sport and exercise science

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

Course Overview

Our Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year degree course teaches you how sporting performance can be improved so you can help people achieve their potential.

Why study with us

  • You’ll be studying physiology, psychology and biomechanics within a sport and exercise context.

  • Our Essential Study Skills for Lifelong Learning module will get you fully prepared for degree-level study.

  • You’ll have access to excellent laboratory and sport and exercise facilities.

    What you'll do

  • You’ll develop skills and knowledge that will help you with further academic and vocational training and in subsequent employment.

  • Your course team are research active and have a wealth of experience.

  • Successful completion of your Foundation Entry Year means you’ll automatically progress onto Stage 1 of the degree programme.

    Accreditations

  • 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.

  • 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.

    Future Careers

    Our Sport and Exercise Science Foundation Year degree can lead to a career as a sports scientist, performance consultant, or even research and teaching. Our graduates work in leisure companies, health and fitness clubs, hotels, outdoor pursuits centres, retail and commercial organisations.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    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

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

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

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    University of Central Lancashire

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