Sport and Exercise Science

You'll study behavioural, physical and life sciences on this practice-based course. A passion for understanding the science behind sport performance, health, and physical activity will drive your career helping people of all physical abilities. 

Develop in-demand skills

You'll develop skills which are increasingly in-demand as the importance of health and physical activity becomes more prominent in the UK and beyond. You could find yourself working with elite athletes on their sporting performance, working in rehabilitation, or helping people suffering from long-term illnesses. 

Industry recognised

This course is endorsed by British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), the professional body for sport and exercise sciences in the UK. You can read about the benefits of choosing a BASES-endorsed degree course on the BASES website.

Find your niche 

The degree is multi-disciplinary, meaning you'll explore and learn about different theories and approaches to the subject. This will enable you to discover your specialism, helping you choose the right career path. 

How you'll learn

You'll learn the theory in lectures and seminars and apply your learning in practical lab sessions. There'll also be opportunities to work with our extensive range of industry partners and sporting clubs on placements.

As part of this course, you'll:

• Gain an evidence-based appreciation of biomechanics, nutrition, physiology and psychology and their use within sport and exercise environments
• Take part in practical sessions examining oxygen consumption, blood lactate and glucose concentration, body composition and dietary analysis, ECG, power output, human motion analysis and exercise cognition
• Use scientific processes to question and problem solve. You could explore why athletes might not respond to training as expected, plan dietary strategies for the general population, or use movement analysis to understand why athletes might get injured