Sport and Exercise Science - BSc (Hons)
University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom
Course overview
This degree explores how sport, exercise and physical activity affect the human body and its abilities – and how this knowledge can be used to improve lives, from enhancing elite sporting performance to managing chronic disease. You’ll study core scientific areas such as physiology, biomechanics and psychology, while developing practical skills through lab sessions, applied projects and real-world tasks. Whether you’re interested in working with elite athletes, supporting recovery through exercise, or promoting public health, the course helps you build the scientific understanding and transferable skills needed to succeed in your future career.
You’ll learn to gather and analyse data, solve problems, and communicate your findings effectively - core skills required in the fields of healthcare, professional sport, research, and education. You’ll study in outstanding facilities including our biomechanics lab with state-of-the-art 3D motion capture systems, and our respiratory clinic for exercise-related breathing problems. You’ll be supported by expert staff with experience working in elite sport, health, education and research – and benefit from strong connections with industry.
You will have the opportunity to work towards extra qualifications like the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) Strength and Conditioning Trainer Award and industry recognised Pre Hospital Immediate Care Trauma qualification. With opportunities to take a year in industry, study abroad or complete a placement, this degree helps you build confidence and experience. You’ll graduate with the scientific insight and practical skills to make a real difference in performance, fitness and health.
Our course is endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES), the professional body for sport and exercise sciences in the UK.
Key highlights
- Endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES)
- Core study of physiology, biomechanics and psychology
- Biomechanics lab with state-of-the-art 3D motion capture systems
- Respiratory clinic for exercise-related breathing problems
- Work towards UKSCA Strength and Conditioning Trainer Award
- Options for a year in industry, study abroad or placement
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — Typical offer 104-120 UCAS points A level BBB Contextual offer: CCC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
- A-level: BBB — Typical offer 104-120 UCAS points A level BBB Contextual offer: CCC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
- A-level: CCC — contextual offer
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC DMM Contextual offer: MMM in sport/science subject Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
- BTEC: MMM — contextual offer
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — IB 112 tariff points - typically H5, H5, H6 at HL View all requirements
Scholarships
Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship
Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates
Scholarship value - £5,000
Up to £5,000KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).
KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).
KMMS Kingsman Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).
KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship
£1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.
Up to £1,500Music Performance Scholarship
£1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.
Up to £1,000Sanctuary Scholarships
Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.
Careers this course leads to
- Sport scientist
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Exercise physiologist
- Biomechanist
- Sport and exercise psychology assistant
- Health and fitness development officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,500 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 University of Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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