BSc Physical Activity and Health
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science, covering the human body and physical activity across diverse populations. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes an extended work placement with a local organisation and holds nationally accredited awards. Students study modules on cell biology and physiology, sport psychology, and analysis and classification of sport.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 40%
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 75%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- HEALTH, FITNESS AND TRAINING
- SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
- ACQUIRING AND DEVELOPING SKILLS
- THE ANATOMICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL BASIS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT
- PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY AND CREATIVITY IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SPORT AND HEALTH
- ACADEMIC PRACTICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION
- RESEARCH AND EXPERIENCE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SPORT AND HEALTH
- PSYCHOLOGY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH
- SCIENCE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
- ATHLETIC AND AQUATIC ACTIVITIES
- PEDAGOGICAL PRINCIPLES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT
- PARTNERSHIPS IN SPORT PROVISION
- POLICY AND PRACTICE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- CELL BIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY
- DISSERTATION
- HEALTH, WELLBEING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROMOTION
- AESTHETIC ACTIVITIES
- ANALYSIS AND CLASSIFICATION OF SPORT
- SPORT, CULTURE AND SOCIETY
- PSYCHOLOGY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- ADVENTURE EDUCATION AND OUTDOOR LEARNING
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physical Activity and Health at University of East Anglia earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £32,000. 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 and Health at University of East Anglia 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 Physical Activity and Health at University of East Anglia?
98% 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 and Health at University of East Anglia?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Physical Activity and Health at University of East Anglia?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.