Find the sport science course for you
Why study Sport Science?
Sport Science covers many elements of sport, health and fitness including biomechanics, physiology, nutrition, psychology, and business, management and operations of elite sport.Depending on what you choose to study, your Sport Science degree could help you gain the knowledge needed to understand and enhance athletic performance. A degree in Sport Science could also help you get the expertise required to examine the role of the mind in sporting success, and develop the necessary skills to set up your own sports business.
Once you graduate with a Sport Science degree, you could follow our previous students into jobs such as sports therapist, physiologist, nutritionist, personal trainer, administrator and coach.
NO. 13
in the UK for sport science
(The Guardian University Guide, 2024)
Undergraduate Sport Science courses
- Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons)
- Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
- Sports Coaching Top-Up BSc (Hons)
- Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Dual Degree) BSc (Hons)
- Sport Management BSc (Hons)
- Sport Management Top-Up BSc (Hons)
- Global Sport Management (Dual Degree) BSc (Hons)
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Postgraduate Sport Science courses
- Clinical Exercise Physiology MSc
- Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) MSc
- Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc
- Sport and Exercise Science MPhil and PhD
- Sport Management MSc
- Applied Sport and Exercise Performance MSc
- Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation MSc
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Reasons to study Sport Science with us
- Our Sport Science courses are ranked number 13 in the UK (The Guardian University Guide, 2024).
- We've got impressive links with sporting bodies and professional organisations, and we're investing millions in our facilities – including our £50 million Ravelin Sports Centre.
- Our School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science was awarded an Athena SWAN bronze award, recognising our commitment to good employment practice.
- You can use our gym and fitness studios and specialist facilities such as our motion capture systems.
- 1024ºË¹¤³§ is a sporty city and home to the Great South Run, INEOS Team UK and 1024ºË¹¤³§ Football Club.
- You can do a placement after your second year to get valuable work experience in the field and to develop your skills. Placement students usually work alongside local clubs, teams and organisations and often organise and promote sporting events. We'll help you find a placement for your aspirations.
Professional accreditations
Our staff are accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences and the British Psychological Society. Accreditation means you'll be taught by experienced and qualified professionals.
Student life
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Courses
Find an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course that suits you at 1024ºË¹¤³§.
