BSc Sport and Exercise Science (Full-time) (
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Students may register on the CIMSPA Exercise and Fitness Directory and achieve Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer awards in the first year. The programme includes use of dedicated exercise science laboratories and fitness training facilities, and culminates in an independent research project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
88-104 UCAS Tariff Points
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 65%
- Gained a higher qualification: 15%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 1%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 41%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 37%
- Other qualifications: 7%
- No formal qualifications: 13%
Modules
- Kinesiology
- Introduction to Soft Tissue Skills
- Introduction to Chronic Disease
- Introduction to Exercise Psychology
- Introduction to Human Nutrition
- Introduction to Human Physiology
- Introduction to Sport Psychology
- Exercise Training (Gym Instructor)
- Exercise Training (Personal Trainer)
- Academic Skills (Sport, Health and Outdoor Education)
- Research in Health, Exercise and Physical Education
- Exercise Physiology
- Professional Development in Sport and Health
- Psychology of Physical Activity Behaviour
- Biomechanics of Performance and Injury
- Sport Psychology
- Advanced Exercise Physiology
- Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
- Independent Project (Sport, Health and Outdoor Education)
- Exercise and Nutrition for Specific Populations
- Work Placement in Sport and Health
- Advanced Teaching and Coaching in Physical Activity
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £17,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £29,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David do next?
90% 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 Science (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
89% 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 (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Science (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.