BSc Sport and Exercise Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science, a sport and exercise science degree centred on human performance, physical conditioning, and physiological and psychological principles. Core topics include Research Methods. The course is endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences and includes a final-year placement component. The first year covers the foundations through Biomechanics Of Human Movement, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Prescription and Psychology Of Sport And Exercise. The second year builds on this with Biomechanical Analysis Of Human Movement, Physiology Of Training And Sports Nutrition, Rehabilitation, Strength And Conditioning and Teamwork And Leadership In Sport. The final year involves advanced study and practical application through Applied Biomechanics In Performance And Strength And Conditioning, Independent Investigational Project, Optimising Performance: Applied Physiology And Psychology and Sport And Exercise Placement.
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Entry requirements
UCAS: 112-120 UCAS points. A Levels: BBC. BTEC: DMM. Other UK qualifications: Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer We welcome applications from students studying a range of international and UK qualifications, including Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate. Offers will normally be made in line with our standard entry requirements and may include specific grade requirements in relevant subjects. All applicants are individually assessed.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 67%
- Gained a higher qualification: 14%
- Left higher education: 19%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 220 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 69%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The CASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme awards endorsement to sport and exercise science degree courses that can demonstrate the requisite mapping of knowledge and skills (totalling 79 competencies) that provide undergraduates with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills essential to enter into the profession.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biomechanics Of Human Movement
- Exercise Physiology
- Exercise Prescription
- Psychology Of Sport And Exercise
- Biomechanical Analysis Of Human Movement
- Physiology Of Training And Sports Nutrition
- Rehabilitation, Strength And Conditioning
- Teamwork And Leadership In Sport
- Applied Biomechanics In Performance And Strength And Conditioning
- Independent Investigational Project
- Optimising Performance: Applied Physiology And Psychology
- Sport And Exercise Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Staffordshire earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £9,000 less than the UK median for Biosciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Staffordshire?
94% 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 Staffordshire?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Staffordshire accredited?
Yes. The CASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme awards endorsement to sport and exercise science degree courses that can demonstrate the requisite mapping of knowledge and skills (totalling 79 competencies) that provide undergraduates with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills essential to enter into the profession.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Staffordshire?
67% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.