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Introduction to Sport, Exercise and Nutrition (Extended Degree) BSc (Hons)

The Sport, Exercise and Nutrition BSc (Hons) course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between psychology, physiology, and nutrition in sport and exercise settings. This course is ideal for those who aspire to help individuals optimize their performance, whether in recreational or competitive sports, and tackle health challenges such as obesity and heart disease through optimal dietary habits.

Course Overview

The course shares common modules developed across the Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation to encourage multidisciplinary collaboration between students in sports science, sport and exercise nutrition, sports coaching, sports management, and physiotherapy. Students will learn through various methods, including lectures, presentations by visiting professionals, seminars, laboratory sessions, and workshops.

Why Choose Northumbria to Study Sport, Exercise and Nutrition?

• Top 20 Department: Sports Science at Northumbria is ranked 16th in the UK (Times Good University Guide 2025).
• Research Power: Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation at Northumbria is ranked 5th for research power in the UK (REF 2021).

Extended Degree

The extended degree provides an alternative route to higher education and supports those who don’t meet the standard entry requirements for an undergraduate degree. It includes a foundation year where students explore a wide range of specialisms to foster their basic understanding and knowledge of key principles and professions within sports disciplines.

What Will I Learn in My Foundation Year?

The foundation year allows students to gain knowledge and competence in key themes within sport. Students will learn about the different facets of sport and foster a basic understanding and knowledge of key principles and professions within sports disciplines. They will have the opportunity to work on real-world examples to examine existing sport-related projects and case studies, as well as the opportunity to undertake volunteering and experience a range of practical sports.

Course Information

• Level of Study: Undergraduate
• Mode of Study: 4 years Full Time
• School: Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation
• Location: City Campus, Northumbria University
• City: Newcastle
• Start: September 2026
• Fees: Fee Information

Modules Overview

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually; therefore, it may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

Foundation Year

• Essential Skills for Studying Sport (Core, 20 Credits)
• Sport Foundation Year Project (Core, 20 Credits)
• Innovations in Sport (Core, 20 Credits)
• Volunteering in Sport (Core, 20 Credits)
• Sport, Exercise and Performance (Core, 20 Credits)
• Contemporary Issues in Sport (Core, 20 Credits)

Year One

• Academic Language Skills for Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation (Core – for International and EU students only, 0 Credits)
• Academic and Professional Skills (Core, 20 Credits)
• Fundamentals of Psychology (Core, 20 Credits)
• Energetics of Exercise (Core, 20 Credits)
• Introduction to Research (Core, 20 Credits)
• Fundamentals of Anatomy and Biomechanics (Core, 20 Credits)
• Fundamentals of Human Physiology (Core, 20 Credits)

Year Two

• Research Design and Analysis (Core, 20 Credits)
• Sport Performance Assessment (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Exercise and Health Assessment (Optional, 20 Credits)
• SER Professional Development and Practice (Core, 20 Credits)
• Extreme Physiology (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Introduction to Performance Analysis (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition (Core, 20 Credits)
• Contemporary Issues in PE and School Sport (PESS) (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Principles of Strength and Conditioning (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Physical Activity & Health (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Managing & Developing the Business of Sport (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Digital Sport & Business Marketing (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Analytics for Sport (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Nutrition for Health (Core, 20 Credits)

Year Three

• SER UG Project (Core, 40 Credits)
• Sport Performance Intervention Strategies (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Exercise & Health Intervention Strategies (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Human Movement Science (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Paediatric Sport and Exercise Science (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Physiological Basis of Training and Performance (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Psychological Skills Training (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Sports and Exercise Medicine, Injury and Rehabilitation (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Talent Identification and High-Performance Sport (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Sport Event Management (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Applied Coaching of Individual Sports in an Educational Setting (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Global Sport Business and Management (Optional, 20 Credits)
• SER Professional & Career Development (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Health, Exercise and Behaviour Change (Optional, 20 Credits)
• Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Nutrition (Core, 20 Credits)

Entry Requirements

• Standard Entry: We receive a high number of applications with qualifications from the United States. These applicants require a High School Graduation Diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.6.
• 64-80 UCAS Tariff points: From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.
• GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.
• International Qualifications: We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

Fees and Funding

• UK Fee in Year 1: TBC
• International Fee in Year 1: £34,500
• Additional Costs: An in-date level 2 food hygiene certificate is requested for when working in the nutrition kitchen, which typically costs £20 to £30. There is a second-year core professional development and practice module and an optional third-year continual professional development module that you may choose to participate in, these may incur additional costs. For continual professional development modules, if students choose to travel further than Newcastle for placement/volunteering/continual professional development, then they will bear these travel costs; however, all activities can be completed locally. Costs can vary between approximately £25-£800 per module. In addition, students may choose to undertake additional qualifications, for example coaching qualifications, ISAK course, etc. which can vary between approximately £200 and £700.

How Will I Learn on Sport, Exercise and Nutrition BSc (Hons)?

This course shares common modules developed across the Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation to encourage multidisciplinary collaboration between students in sports science, sport and exercise nutrition, sports coaching, sports management, and physiotherapy. Additional modules on the course will allow you to broaden your horizons and learn from your peers in other areas.

Who Will Teach Me During Sport, Exercise and Nutrition BSc (Hons)?

Your tutors speak at national and international conferences and have published hundreds of research papers in their areas of expertise. You will work with HEA, BASES, HCPC CPsychol, HCPC Physio, UKSCA, NSCA, and SENr-accredited staff.

The Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation

The Department aims to give all student-athletes a first-class education within modern facilities to support your learning and professional growth. Predominantly housed in Sport Central, our facilities include an indoor 40-metre sprint track, a range of state-of-the-art sport science laboratories, and an environmental chamber that allows students and researchers to manipulate environmental conditions to mimic anywhere in the world.

How Do Academics Bring Their Research into the Classroom?

Northumbria's research ethos underpins the problem-based, experiential learning approaches embedded within our research-rich curriculum. This approach will equip you to apply and develop knowledge in ‘real world’ situations, mindful of the cultural context and able to act ethically with integrity.

How Does Sport, Exercise and Nutrition BSc (Hons) Enhance My Employability?

This course is geared towards developing graduates who have the knowledge and skills to secure a successful career in the fields of sport, exercise, or nutrition, including public health and well-being, sports development and management, coaching, fitness instruction, and more. A distinctive feature of the course is its alignment with the scientific knowledge requirements and competencies detailed in the Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr).