BSc Sport and Exercise Science
About this course
BSc in Sport and Exercise Science, studying the scientific principles behind physical activity and human performance. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course uses problem-based learning, case studies and laboratory classes, with an independent research project in the final year. Optional modules allow specialisation in areas such as advanced biomechanics or physical activity and health.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC to include Physical Education or Biology. Excludes General Studies. IB: 27 points to include 5 points in Biology at Higher Level.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 68%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 70%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 17%
- West Midlands: 37%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 16%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional Practice for Sport and Exercise Science – 30 credits
- Fundamentals of Functional Anatomy and Human Movement – 30 credits
- Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology – 30 credits
- Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Physiology and Nutrition – 30 credits
- Applied Sport and Exercise Science Practice – 30 credits
- Applied Strength Conditioning – 30 credits
- Interdisciplinary Application of Sport and Exercise Science – 30 credits
- Research in Sport and Exercise Science – 30 credits
- Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Physiology – 30 credits
- Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology– 30 credits
- Independent Research Project – 30 credits
- Optional modules
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £35,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Coventry 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 and Exercise Science at Coventry University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Coventry University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Does BSc Sport and Exercise Science at Coventry 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 and Exercise Science at Coventry University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.