Discover New Careers in Sport and Exercise Science!

Are you looking to apply yourself within the exciting area of Sport and Exercise Science? This industry influences productivity, lifestyles and wellbeing across the UK, requiring innovative solutions to issues surrounding health and performance. We aim to create accomplished candidates for careers in this field, equipped with extensive academic knowledge and practical experience.

Our Sport and Exercise Science programme is accredited by CIMSPA, the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity, whose endorsement ensures the weight of your degree to potential employers. Since the content of your curriculum aligns with professional standards set by employers in the area, those looking for relevant employment – gym instructor, managing, scientific roles and more – are assured that they will stand out from the crowd upon graduation.

The courses will include:

  • Online support sessions prior to starting, to help you up-skill and prepare.
  • The opportunity to apply for Paid industry-supported internships.
  • The opportunity for female, black and disabled applicants to apply for a £10,000 scholarship.

FAQs

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Your curriculum will cover the biomechanical, physiological and psychological influences on human performance, examining exercise, health and sport. Practitioners will use this fundamental knowledge and an awareness of functional anatomy to tackle current issues in the world of sport and physical activity, crafting initiatives to encourage public health on local, national and international levels.

We look for A-level grades BBC or CCA and above, where at least one A-level result should be in a Science subject; examples could include Applied Science, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science PE or Psychology. You may contact us to clarify if your personal results qualify for entry, including if you have alternative qualifications or experience that might meet these requirements. More detailed entry requirement listings can be found on the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science course page.

A full-time course lasts 3 years, while a part-time lasts 6 years. Start dates for full- and part-time courses fall in September 2023.

Yes – after you have applied for and been offered a place on the course, you will be invited to apply for the scholarship.

Scholarships of £10,000 are available to students enrolled on this course, prioritising female, black and disabled students. All students with a firm offer for the course will be invited to fill out a scholarship application.

The course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), making sure that graduates meet the needs of professional employers. It is also recognised by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) for the purposes of endorsement by the BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (BUES).

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My course has given me the knowledge and experience necessary to follow my vocation once I leave University.
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