BSc Physical Activity, Sport and Health
About this course
BSc (Honours) in Sport and Exercise Science. The programme examines how sport and physical activity contribute to health improvement at both individual and community levels.
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What students say
Based on about 96 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 70 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 16%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 16%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 8%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 77%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 59%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 910 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 37%
- East Midlands: 26%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physical Activity, Sport and Health at Sheffield Hallam University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £33,500. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Physical Activity, Sport and Health at Sheffield Hallam University do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physical Activity, Sport and Health at Sheffield Hallam University?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Physical Activity, Sport and Health at Sheffield Hallam University?
The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physical Activity, Sport and Health at Sheffield Hallam University accredited?
Yes. Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
How many students continue on BSc Physical Activity, Sport and Health at Sheffield Hallam University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.