Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences BSc (Hons)
London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
A supportive, career-focused degree that develops the next generation of health, exercise and sport professionals. Our BSc (Hons) Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences provides students with a strong scientific understanding of how the body and mind work, while developing the practical skills needed to help people lead healthier, more active lifestyles and enhance performance in competitive sport. From exploring the role of physical activity and wellbeing in society to applying advanced training principles in elite sport, students learn through hands-on experience, real-world placements, and supportive teaching.
This course prepares graduates for meaningful careers in clinical exercise, health and wellbeing, research, teaching, coaching, and high-performance environments, giving them the knowledge and confidence to make a positive impact on people’s lives. The BSc (Hons) Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences provides students with the scientific understanding and practical skills they need to succeed in a growing and meaningful field. Across the programme, students explore how physical activity supports lifelong health and wellbeing, how to encourage positive behaviour change in communities, and how elite athletes achieve peak performance.
With practical laboratory work, coaching experience, placement opportunities and specialist training, students gain the confidence, professionalism and real-world insight valued by employers. This degree helps every student progress-whether their goal is improving community health, supporting individuals with long-term conditions, or working at the highest levels of sport.
Key highlights
- Real-world placement opportunities alongside hands-on practical laboratory work
- Coaching experience and specialist training built into the programme
- Explores physical activity, lifelong health and community behaviour change
- Applies advanced training principles to elite sport performance
- Covers supporting individuals with long-term health conditions
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — To gain entry onto this course you will need 112 UCAS points or equivalent Level 3 qualifications.
Scholarships
LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship
£5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000Sports Scholarships
Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.
The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award
The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.
Up to £5,000The Global Success Scholarship
The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.
The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award
Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year
Up to £5,000The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award
£2,000 for each academic year.
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Clinical exercise physiologist
- Health and wellbeing practitioner
- Sports coach
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Physical education teacher
- Sport and exercise science researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,400 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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