BSc Sport and Exercise Science with a Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. The programme offers a year in industry placement and access to facilities including a biomechanics lab with 3D motion capture systems. A final-year dissertation provides the opportunity to conduct independent research in a specialist area.
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Entry requirements
A level: CDD including either a Science subject (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Sport, Psychology or Mathematics at grade D OR CCC including at least two subjects from the following areas: humanities, computing, art and design, English language or literature. IB: 80 tariff points - typically H5, H4, H4 from three HL subjects including HL Science subject, Sport, Psychology or Maths at 4 or SL Science subject, Sport, Psychology or Maths at 6.
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What students say
Based on about 60 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Exercise Physiology and Nutrition
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Principles of Sport Science, Physical Activity & Health
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Applied Exercise Physiology
- Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Research Methods, Design and Planning
- Applied Sport & Exercise Biomechanics
- Movement as Medicine
- Performance Analysis in Sport
- Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Life Course Variability in Sport and Physical Activity
- 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
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science with a Foundation Year 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 with a Foundation Year at University of Kent?
80% 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 with a Foundation Year at University of Kent?
The typical offer is CDD at A level. The average entrant had 65 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Science with a Foundation Year at University of Kent?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.