BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
University of SuffolkIpswich, United Kingdom
Course overview
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science is the study of human responses and adaptations to physical activity, exercise and sport. The course includes the study of physiology, including nutrition, biomechanics and psychology. | Strength and conditioning can be considered a ‘fourth pillar’, in that it combines the three other subject disciplines and considers how we apply our knowledge to improve the strength and conditioning of people ranging from patients in a clinical healthcare setting, to elite athletes in performance sport. We split each of the specialist areas of study into two main themes: (1) sports performance, and (2) exercise, physical activity, health and wellbeing.
This degree is accredited by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), which means your programme adheres to the highest standards of excellence.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
- Covers physiology, nutrition, biomechanics and psychology of exercise
- Strength and conditioning taught as a fourth integrating discipline
- Applies conditioning from clinical healthcare patients to elite athletes
- Specialisms split into sports performance and health and wellbeing themes
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A-Level: BBC
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC: DMM
- T-level: Merit — T Level: Merit
- Access to HE Diploma — 30 Level 3 credits at Merit grade or above
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Sport and exercise scientist
- Exercise physiologist
- Performance analyst
- Health and fitness instructor
- Exercise referral practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £16,500
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 Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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