11 Sports Performance Bachelors Degree Programs

The Bachelor's program in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology offers students a comprehensive education in understanding how psychological principles influence athletic performance, physical a...

Work with athletes, players, and teams; refine their performance; boost their training, enable development. On our BSc Sports Performance and Coaching, you learn how science and practice underpins performance sport. A comprehensive knowledge of scientific theory and practical application is essential for those wanting to coach from grassroots to elite level, across all sports.

How can athletes optimise their training and performance? How can individuals and communities improve their physical activity, health and well-being? Our inter-disciplinary team of scientists and practitioners will help you understand the role of physiology, psychology, biomechanics and nutrition in sports and exercise science.

The BSc (Hons) Applied Sports Science with Performance Technology prepares students to work in an emerging field of sports analysis. This course is underpinned with exercise science to provide students with the background knowledge of developing sports performance.

Developed in collaboration with industry experts and led by globally respected academics, the Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport blends current theoretical knowledge with evidence-based practice to solve real-world problems. The comprehensive approach not only fosters expertise in collaborative problem-solving within the high performance sport arena but also cultivates leadership, management, and coaching skills, ensuring a well-rounded graduate profile. The Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport (GCHPS) is designed for a diverse cohort, utilising flexible learning modes suitable for both working professionals and local plus international students. This course is part of a stacked suite of degrees —Graduate Certificate (4 subjects), Graduate Diploma (8 subjects), or Master’s (12 subjects)—allowing for a personalised educational journey that lays a robust foundation for careers in high performance sport, with pathways for further specialisation. The Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport allows students to complete their studies flexibly, by completing one foundational core subject, and the option to select 3/8 other core subjects, focusing on different technical areas. Delivered online by world-leading academics and industry professionals, it engages with global organisations to enrich the learning experience. The course's unique delivery model caters to both domestic and international students, allowing them to tailor their learning to local and global industry demands. Local students (and any students visiting Sydney) also have access to the UTS Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation building at the Moore Park Precinct further enriches this experience, offering world-class research facilities. Upon graduation from the GCHPS, students also have the option to continue studies in our stacked suite of degrees, by enrolling in the Graduate Diploma or Master of High Performance Sport. The UTS High Performance Sport programme is designed to foster graduates' development as forward-thinking leaders and innovators in the demanding world of high performance sport. The course develops skills in critical thinking, lifelong learning, adaptability in the face of change, and the ability to translate complex theoretical concepts into effective practice.

The BS in Counseling and Applied Psychological Science with a specialization in Sport and Performance Counseling prepares students to support athletes and performers by applying psychological principl...

The Exercise Science major is designed to give students a scientific understanding of exercise and its effects on the body.

This program examines both the theoretical and practical aspects of the multi-faceted field of sport performance. This major is taken as part of a Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) degree, which takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of human movement, examining both the arts-based and science-based aspects of Kinesiology and allows you to specialize in an area of study.

The Bachelor's in Coaching and Performance Science program offers students a comprehensive education focused on the scientific principles underlying athletic performance, coaching methods, and athlete...

The Performance Major (B.M.) offers students a comprehensive educational experience focused on developing their technical proficiency, musicianship, and performance skills across a variety of musical ...

Strength and Conditioning (S&C) is an integral component of many amateur and professional sports and the need for trained professionals is growing all the time. Here at Abertay, you can study the only undergraduate Strength and Conditioning degree in Scotland.