BSc Sport and Exercise Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science, studying how physical activity and exercise affect human physiology and performance. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods and Programming. The degree offers an optional industry placement year and the chance to work toward the UKSCA Strength and Conditioning Trainer Award. Final-year students complete an independent research dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB including grade B in an appropriate subject (eg Biology, Chemistry, Sport, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, Mathematics, Applied Science, Human Biology) IB: 112 tariff points - typically H5, H5, H6 at HL including Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics, Sports, Exercise and Health Science 5 at HL or 6 at SL and Mathematics 4 at HL or SL.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 16%
- London: 34%
- South East: 44%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Principles of Sport Science, Physical Activity & Health
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Introduction to Exercise Physiology
- Introduction to Sport & Exercise Nutrition
- Applied Exercise Physiology
- Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Research Methods, Design and Planning
- Applied Sport & Exercise Biomechanics
- Performance Analysis in Sport
- Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Life Course Variability in Sport and Physical Activity
- Movement as Medicine
- Dissertation
- Advances in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
- Physiological limitations to performance
- Sport and Exercise Psychology in Practice
- Exercise for Clinical Populations
- Applied Performance Analysis
- Industry placement
- Advances in Athlete Support
- Strength & Conditioning
- Applied Strength and Conditioning
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Kent earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £33,000. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Kent?
78% 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 University of Kent?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Kent?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.