Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science with Foundation Year

The BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science with Foundation Year is a four-year course designed to provide students with the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. This course is ideal for students who are passionate about sport, health, and the science that drives elite performance and wellbeing.

Overview

The course is taught by expert staff in cutting-edge labs and training facilities, where students will explore how the body and mind respond to physical activity. Students will gain hands-on experience with the latest sport science technology and develop practical, professional skills that are highly valued in careers across sport, health, fitness, and exercise science.

What You'll Learn

• Explore a range of topics, from anatomy to sociology
• Analyse human movement and performance as you learn the scientific techniques involved in biomechanics
• Apply psychology to understand motivation, behaviour, and the impact of cognition and emotion
• Develop research skills to investigate key topics in sports science, fitness, and health
• Train in real-world environments to build the practical and communication skills needed for careers in sports coaching, personal training, and health promotion
• Gain an appreciation of the social structures, cultural influences, group dynamics, and interactional encounters that enhance and restrict participation and enjoyment in sport, exercise, and physical activity

Entry Requirements

• Total Points required: 64
• Accepted qualifications:
  • A Levels: DDE
  • BTEC: MPP
  • Access: Pass 45 Credits
  • International Baccalaureate: TBC

Module Information

The course includes a range of core and optional modules. Core modules include:

• Behaviour, Body and Biology
• Practical Studies in Physical Activity, Sport and Exercise
• FY Interdisciplinary Communication Skills
• The Big Question

How You'll Learn

The course will include a mix of in-person and virtual lectures, seminars, practical sessions, labs, workshops, and tutorials. Students will also have regular meetings with their personal academic tutor to support their academic journey.

How You'll Be Assessed

Assessment methods include a range of coursework assessments, such as essays, reports, portfolios, presentations, and written examinations. The grades from formal assessments count towards the module mark.

Your Future Career

The Sport and Exercise Science degree opens up roles in sport, physical activity, and health, administration and research, and health and fitness publishing, as well as the expanding leisure industry. It also provides an excellent foundation for careers in the public sector, including the medical professions.

Fees

The 2026/27 annual tuition fees for this course are:

• UK: Ł9,790 (Foundation Year), Ł10,050 (years 1-3)
• Overseas: Ł17,000 (all years)

Related Courses

• Sport Management with Foundation Year
• Physical Education and Sport & Exercise Science with Foundation Year
• Sport Coaching and Development with Foundation Year