BSc Sport Science, Physical Education And Coaching
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport Science, Physical Education And Coaching is an undergraduate degree focused on the scientific study of physical education, human movement, and coaching practice. Core topics include Programming, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year, study abroad for a year, or complete a foundation year. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Foundations of Physical Education, Movement and Physical Literacy, Mechanisms of Body Regulation, Neuroscience of Sport Performance, Physiology of Human Body Systems, Emotional and Social Foundations in Sport, and Introduction to Human Movement. The second year advances into specialized study with compulsory modules including Skill Acquisition, Teaching and Learning in Physical Education, Research Skills in Sport Science, and Career Development and Professional Practice in Physical Education and Coaching, alongside optional modules like Nutrition for Performance and Health and Sport Psychology in Action. The final year centres on independent research through the compulsory Dissertation module, supported by Talent Identification and Development and Physical Literacy, Behaviour Change and Lifelong Physical Activity, while optional modules allow students to explore areas such as People and the Environment, Personality in Sport and Exercise, Stress and Performance, Physiology of Athletic Development and Training Design, and Sport and Exercise Medicine.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels (General Studies and Key Skills not accepted) BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM Sports Leaders UK: Higher Sports Leadership qualifications International Baccalaureate Diploma: accepted Access to HE: pass required Welsh Baccalaureate: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications T-Levels: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to the outdoors (e.g. practical experience, work experience, Duke of Edinburgh Award).
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Further study: 25%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 18%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 1%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 41%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- Foundations of Physical Education, Movement and Physical Literacy
- Mechanisms of Body Regulation
- Neuroscience of Sport Performance
- Physiology of Human Body Systems
- Emotional and Social Foundations in Sport
- Introduction to Human Movement
- Skill Acquisition
- Teaching and Learning in Physical Education
- Research Skills in Sport Science
- Career Development and Professional Practice in Physical Education and Coaching
- Nutrition for Performance and Health
- Sport Psychology in Action
- Dissertation
- Talent Identification and Development
- Physical Literacy, Behaviour Change and Lifelong Physical Activity
- People and the Environment
- Personality in Sport and Exercise
- Stress and Performance
- Physiology of Athletic Development and Training Design
- Sport and Exercise Medicine
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport Science, Physical Education And Coaching at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £34,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport Science, Physical Education And Coaching at Bangor University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport Science, Physical Education And Coaching at Bangor University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport Science, Physical Education And Coaching at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
Does BSc Sport Science, Physical Education And Coaching at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Sport Science, Physical Education And Coaching at Bangor University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.