BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

Our sport and exercise sciences programme is taught via a blended approach of theory and practical classes. In Year 1, you will study anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, and psychology as core modules. As you progress through the degree, you will have the opportunity in Year 2 to select options relating to health or performance. You will also have several options to choose from in your final year, which will enable you to focus more on specific areas of interest or select modules with a broader, interdisciplinary focus.

The assessment range of this degree reflects the nature of the skills required to work in sport and exercise. Assessments may include group work, presentations, class-based tests, and written work (including essays, reports, seminar papers and research articles).

The programme is delivered by academics who have pioneered imaging techniques for human physiology, impacted on the classification of Paralympic athletes, and developed new insights into applied physiological, psychological, and biomechanical techniques. This means you can be assured that your education is keeping pace with the sector, laying the foundations for your future career success.

Studying with our Institute of Sport offers the chance to learn from experienced professionals in a friendly and supportive environment. While you’ll study a curriculum shaped by the latest research, you’ll also get the chance to work in state-of-the-art facilities, including an environmental chamber, clinical imaging, biomechanics assessments, sports performance laboratories and much more. And, just as we have the technology, we also have the network – with an impressive range of partnerships, from universities and health bodies to national sports bodies and elite teams.

Manchester provides a brilliant setting. It’s home to a wide range of healthcare providers and is a hub for biomedical research excellence, with the University working closely with local hospitals, the Nuffield Trust, and local and national medical device manufacturers. It’s also a true capital of sport. Here, you’ll find two of the world’s biggest football clubs, a range of sports brands’ HQs, several national sport bodies and a range of venues that host major sporting events. If you’re aiming to forge a future in sport, exercise or fitness, there are few better places to start.