BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences
About this course
BSc in Sport and Exercise Sciences, a sport and exercise science degree centred on human body systems, biomechanics, physiology, and psychology. Core topics include Research Methods and Fieldwork. Students can optionally undertake a placement year or a year abroad during their studies. The first year covers the foundations through Structure and Function of Human Body Systems, Introduction to Sport and Exercise Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Bioenergetics and Nutrition, and Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology. Optional modules in the first year include Introduction to Coaching and Instructing and Introduction to Sports Analytics. The second year progresses with Experimental Skills in Sports and Exercise Sciences, Physiological Responses and Behavioural Control of Human Movement, and Social Psychology and Mechanics of Sport and Exercise, alongside optional topics like Event Management and Health Promotion: Applications of Theory and Practice. The final year includes compulsory modules such as Capstone Research Project, Research Skills and Professional Development, and Exercise Prescription and Health Psychology, accompanied by optional choices spanning Advanced Sports Biomechanics: Performance, Injury and Rehabilitation, Advanced Exercise Physiology, and Governmental Sports Policy.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB EPQ: When an applicant is taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), the Cambridge International Project Qualification (Cambridge IPQ) or Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, this can be considered alongside A-levels and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you’re taking A-levels, this would be a 1 grade drop from the standard offer. For example A in one of the above qualifications with ABB at A-level (BSc applicants). BTEC: BSc: Applicants with BTEC Extended Diploma in the following subjects will be considered without a GCE A-level. IB: 31 overall with 6,6,5 at Higher Level, including a science or Sports, Exercise and Health Science.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences (C601) at the University of Leeds for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Health associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 14%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 28%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 10%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 98%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Structure and Function of Human Body Systems
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology, Bioenergetics and Nutrition
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Introduction to Motor Control in Sport and Exercise
- Team-Based Solutions for Local Challenges in Human Sciences
- Practical Application of Clinical, Laboratory and Field Skills for Human Sciences
- Foundations of Strength and Conditioning
- Introduction to Coaching and Instructing
- Introduction to the Physical Activity and Exercise Industries
- Critical Debates in Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity
- Biology of the Mind
- Psychology for Healthy Minds
- Introduction to Sports Analytics
- Experimental Skills in Sports and Exercise Sciences
- Physiological Responses and Behavioural Control of Human Movement
- Social Psychology and Mechanics of Sport and Exercise
- Team-Based Solutions to Global Challenges in Human Science
- Teaching and Coaching Young People
- Physical Activity Across the Lifespan
- Event Management
- Inroduction to Strength and Conditioning
- Health Promotion: Applications of Theory and Practice
- Emerging Leaders
- Leadership and Teams
- Capstone Research Project
- Exploring the interplay of automatic processes, depression and exercise habits, to aid with the development of future exercise interventions (fieldwork)
- Effect of running shoes with embedded carbon plates on running economy (laboratory-based)
- The Impact of Menstrual Cycle Phase on the Airway Response to Exercise in Females with and without Asthma (laboratory-based)
- Addressing Core and Functional Symptoms and Redirecting Risk-taking Behaviours in adolescent ADHD cohorts (Consultancy)
- Research Skills and Professional Development
- Exercise Prescription and Health Psychology
- Advanced Sports Biomechanics: Performance, Injury and Rehabilitation
- Motor Control and Neurorehabilitation
- Advanced Exercise Physiology
- Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Medicine
- Food and Cancer
- Nutrition and Health
- Research Development Project
- Governmental Sports Policy
- Physical Activity Programmes
- Changes in the National Curriculum
- Curriculum and Physical Literacy
- Delivering Sport in the UK
- Customer-led approach to sport and physical activity
- Outdoor Adventure-Land, Water and Air Activities
- Teaching and Coaching Young People
- Event Management
- Introduction to Strength and Conditioning
- Emerging Leaders
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £44,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Anatomy, physiology and pathology.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences at University of Leeds 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 Sciences at University of Leeds?
85% 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 Sciences at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
Does BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences at University of Leeds?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.