Program Overview

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Sport & Exercise Science

BSc (Hons)

Attendance

• Full-time
• Part-time

Campus

• Preston Campus

Start

• September 2025

Duration

• 3 years

UCAS Code

• C600

Delivery

• In-person

Foundation year available

• Yes

Placement option

• Yes

Study this course in Cyprus

• Yes

Course Description

Turn your love for sport and exercise into a successful career. On our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, you'll learn about the health benefits of exercise and what it takes for people to perform at their best.

Why study with us

• 2nd in the North West for graduate prospect outcomes (Times Good University Guide, Sport Science, 2023)
• 3rd in the North West for Teaching Quality (Guardian University Guide, 2025)
• 5th in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Good University Guide, Sport Science, 2023)
• Access to world-class facilities, including state-of-the-art sports labs and a strength and conditioning suite
• Accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES)
• Taught by expert industry-active coaches, researchers, and academics on this professionally endorsed degree

Studying sport and exercise science

• Learn through a practical, broad approach, studying physiology, psychology, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, and more
• Gain practical experience and key skills valued by employers in sport and exercise, including independence, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication
• Option to achieve Level 2 and 3 industry-recognized qualifications in Gym Instruction, Personal Training, and Exercise Referral

Modules

Year 1

• Introduction to Skill Acquisition
• Human Physiology
• Learning to Learn in Higher Education
• Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Introduction to Biomechanics in Sport
• Planning and Instructing Exercise for Health and Fitness

Year 2

• Applied Physiology
• Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport
• Sport Biomechanics
• Advanced Principles of Exercise and Training

Year 3

• The Interdisciplinary Sport Scientist
• Double Research Project
• Optional modules:
  • Advanced Performance Analysis
  • Professional Development and Employability in Sports, Health, and Nutrition
  • Exercise Referral

Accreditations

• Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)
• Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES)

Industry links

• Wigan Warriors
• Wigan Athletic FC
• Professional Game Match Officials Limited
• Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme
• Blackburn Rovers Women FC
• British Weightlifting
• Heartbeat NWCC
• Professional Footballers Association
• Preston North End FC
• England Wheelchair Rugby League

Entry requirements

• UCAS: 104-112 points at A2
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
• BTEC Diploma: DD-DD*
• Pass Access Course: 104-112 points
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104-112 points from Higher Level subjects
• T Level: M
• IELTS: 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5
• GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Fees and funding

• UK: £9,535 per year (full-time), £1,623 for the placement year, £1,587 per 20 credits (part-time)
• International: £17,325 per year (full-time)

Scholarships and bursaries

• Care Leaver Bursary
• Estranged student support
• Dependants Bursary
• Financial support package

What can I do with a sport science degree?

• Sports organisations
• Elite sports clubs
• Leisure companies
• Gyms and fitness centres
• Hotels and resorts
• Retail businesses
• Local authorities
• Education institutions
• National Health Service (NHS)

Potential career paths include:

• Applied sports scientist
• Strength and conditioning coach
• Sports performance analyst
• Youth athlete development coach
• Personal trainer
• Exercise referral specialist
• Performance nutritionist
• Exercise physiologist
• Sports biomechanist
• Performance lifestyle advisor
• Tutor or assessor
• Business development manager
• Commissioned officer in the armed forces
• Careers in emergency services
• Self-employed gym owner or entrepreneur

Academic expertise

• Dr. Robert Graydon, Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
• Bobbie Butters, Lecturer
• Dr. Mark Stone, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science
• Dr. Robert Allan, Lecturer in Human Physiology
• Nicole Booth, Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science
• Dr. Howard Hurst, Senior Lecturer in Sport, Exercise & Nutritional Sciences

Research areas

• Sport and exercise science
• Biomechanics
• Physiology
• Psychology
• Strength and conditioning
• Exercise referral
• Performance analysis

Facilities

• Strength and Conditioning Suite
• Sports Physiology Laboratory
• Nutrition and Health Laboratory
• Sports Biomechanics Laboratory
• Sport Analysis Suite
• Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre
• Sports arena

Related courses

• Sport & Exercise Science (with Foundation Year), BSc (Hons)
• Sports Therapy (with Foundation Year), BSc (Hons)
• Sports Therapy, BSc (Hons)