Program Overview

Sport and Physical Activity Courses

We are a leading university in sport and physical education, developing graduates with the skills that employers in the industry are looking for, and rank fourth in the UK for our sports research.

Facilities

Our facilities include a £6m sports park and a satellite campus at the English Institute of Sport - the UK's largest multi-sport training centre home to Olympic and Paralympic athletes. We also have a vibrant university sports community, with a wide range of clubs and performance teams, as well as dedicated support for student athletes.

Study Sport and Physical Activity at Hallam

Our sport and physical activity courses deliver practical and research-informed teaching in areas including:

• sport science,
• sport education and coaching,
• psychology and physiotherapy,
• technology and engineering and
• sports management and media.

Careers in Sport and Physical Activity

Our sport degrees can lead to jobs in:

• sport consultancy, finance and research,
• major events, venues and facilities management,
• social media, sponsorship and marketing,
• public service organisations,
• education and teaching,
• sports science, strength and conditioning,
• sport performance analysis,
• sports nutrition and training and
• other business graduate roles with companies such as M&S and Aldi.

Sport and Physical Activity Student Stories

"I work as a Sport and Exercise Scientist at Barnsley FC"

Learn about Will's story

"After studying MSc Sports Engineering, I now work as a designer at PING Golf"

Learn about Josh's story

Hallam students get to work at some of the biggest sporting events all over the world

Learn about Luke's story

"As the general manager at Blackburn Rovers FC, I use skills gained from my course every day"

Watch Ellis's story

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Physical Activity, Sport and Health

• BSc (Honours)
• Undergraduate Full-time 3 / 4 Years 112-120 UCAS points
• Develop the skills you will need to revolutionise people’s lives by using physical activity and sport to optimise health outcomes for individuals and communities.
• 2025/26 | UCAS: 6T77

Physical Activity, Sport and Health with Foundation Year

• BSc (Honours)
• Undergraduate Full-time 4/5 Years 64 UCAS Points
• Develop the skills you will need to revolutionise people's lives by using physical activity and sport to optimise health outcomes for individuals and communities.
• 2025/26 | UCAS: A104

Physical Education and School Sport

• BSc (Honours)
• Undergraduate Full-time 3 / 4 Years 112-120 UCAS points
• Physical education can transform lives. Inspire the next generation by developing your knowledge and skills in physical education and school sport.
• 2025/26 | UCAS: C603

Physical Education and School Sport with Foundation Year

• BSc (Honours)
• Undergraduate Full-time 4/5 Years 64 UCAS Points
• Physical education can transform lives. Inspire the next generation by developing your knowledge and skills in physical education and school sport.
• 2025/26 | UCAS: A107

Sport Business Management

• BSc (Honours)
• Undergraduate Full-time 3 / 4 Years 112-120 UCAS points
• Prepare for a career in the sports industry with our hands-on approach to business management, driven by cutting-edge expertise, global connections and excellent sporting heritage.
• 2025/26 | UCAS: C6N2

Why Choose Us?

• Teaching: Rated Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for the outstanding quality of our teaching and graduate outcomes
• Academy: Join more than 1,500 students at our nationally-renowned Academy of Sport and Physical Activity
• Facilities: Learn in cutting-edge sports facilities, including our £6m sports park and a satellite campus at the English Institute of Sport

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