Taking part in a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science can be life-changing and so can a degree in sport and exercise science. Gaining the skills to boost elite athletes’ performance, improve fitness in the general population or support people with ongoing health conditions opens up rewarding career options.

Study BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at Scotland’s Top Modern University for teaching and overall student satisfaction (NSS 2023). Demand for highly qualified sport and exercise scientists is greater than ever – a consequence of the need for practitioners equipped to work with elite athletes and teams, as well as professionals who can help prevent chronic diseases.

Immerse yourself in the engaging and diverse world of sport and exercise. Ranging from scientific support, coaching, and service provision to duty of care and community development, our Sport and Exercise degree reflects an ever-evolving job market. Translate theory into practice by exploring areas such as physiology, psychology, and biomechanics.

Sport and Exercise Science explores how the human body performs under different levels of pressure. It also covers the broader issues at play, from wider participation in sports and exercise, to ethics, sports psychology and nutrition.

The BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year is the application of scientific principles to human performance via the interdisciplinary approaches of physiology, psychology, and biomechanics.

Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence provides the perfect place for you to study and kick-start your career in sport with our Sport and Exercise Science course.

You’ll study behavioural, physical and life sciences in this practice-based course in BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science. A passion for understanding the science behind sports performance, health, and physical activity will drive your career in helping people of all physical abilities. 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.

If you are fascinated by the science behind sport and exercise performance, this course gives you the opportunity to learn from and be part of a world-leading research team, using state-of-the-art equipment and facilities in a high-performance environment. The course combines scientific knowledge and sports performance with lab work, and offers specialist units in biomechanics, exercise physiology and social psychology, to name a few.

Work with the next generation of student athletes, improving their performance through sports and exercise science. Learn in our dedicated Human Performance and Biomechanics Laboratories, which are kitted out with technology used by Premier League and NFL teams. You’ll focus on practical, work-based learning, making the most of our professional sports campus as you understand the science behind the mechanics of movement, sports psychology, health and exercise. Take what you learn in the classroom and apply it to improving the physical and psychological qualities of our student athletes.

With exercise and health constantly being promoted by the Government and society, there has never been a better time to study a Sports and Exercise Nutrition course.

Are you passionate about sport and exercise? Would you enjoy a career where you worked to improve people's sporting performance, fitness and health? There are increasing opportunities for sports scientists to work with athletes or conduct research.

If you’re an aspiring or practising leader of sport or fitness activities, this BSc (Honours) in Sport, Fitness and Coaching degree will develop your skills and understanding of sports science, training, coaching and leadership. It will enhance your awareness of your role, increase your effectiveness at work and develop your communication and analytical skills – further boosting your career prospects.

Physical education is an important vehicle for improving health, behaviour, sports participation, and performance, and as such continues to have political and educational significance across the UK. Lincoln's BSc (Hons) Physical Education and Sport degree is a multi-disciplinary programme. It utilises current research, policy, and practice in order to develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding relevant to the physical education and sport sector. The course has been designed for those who have the desire to work with young people in schools or youth sports settings, and engagement in real-world activities is integral to the programme. Students can develop their teaching abilities, knowledge, and experience of curriculum activities while having opportunities to gain experience through practical sessions and placements in schools.

On this practical course, you'll develop practical coaching skills as well as study the science behind effective coaching, performance, leadership and sports analysis. You'll have access to sophisticated equipment to measure the physiological responses to exercise and analyse sports movements and skills.

Learn how nutrition and fitness impact on health on this practical degree with a built-in work placement. Exercise, physical activity, and nutritional balance are key to healthier lifestyles. You’ll learn what can be done to promote balanced nutrition and fitness. Working in our state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll explore how to improve the health of the population.