BSc Sport, Physical Activity and Health with optional placement year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sport, Physical Activity and Health, a sport and exercise sciences degree centred on the promotion of health-enhancing physical activity and exercise. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year with the opportunity to obtain a Diploma in Professional Practice, as well as an optional year abroad.
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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: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 95%
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport, Physical Activity and Health with optional placement year at Ulster University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport, Physical Activity and Health with optional placement year at Ulster University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Does BSc Sport, Physical Activity and Health with optional placement year at Ulster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Sport, Physical Activity and Health with optional placement year at Ulster University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.