Canterbury Christ Church University

BSc Physical Education and Sport and Exercise Science

Canterbury Christ Church University

Course overview

The BSc Physical Education and Sport and Exercise Science at Canterbury Christ Church University is designed for students who want to get a wider view of physical education and sport and the science behind them. In this course, students have the opportunity to work with or observe professionals and industry experts and use advanced sports labs in which they will be able to conduct performance-related experiments and put theoretical knowledge into practice.

Important areas covered in this course include physiology, biomechanics, psychology, and sociology in sport and education contexts. This equips students who are considering becoming PE teachers or want to follow a sports-related career, such as a development officer, personal trainer or therapist.

The course is conducted using methods that include lectures, seminars, practical lab sessions, and tutorials, totalling around 10–14 contact hours per week. Assessment involves coursework, reports, presentations, lab portfolios, and a final individual study or dissertation in the third year.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement, which should contain their reasons for applying to the course and any academic or professional experience. A reference from an academic or employer is required. Students can also upload a CV to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants generally require a BBC at  A-Level (112 UCAS tariff points).
  • BTEC - DMM or relevant equivalents.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants who do not speak English as their first language need an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5.

Scholarships

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

    You will receive £2,000.

    Up to £2,000

  • International Student Scholarship

    You will gain a reduction of £1,500 from your fees for each year of full-time study.

    Up to £1,500

  • Partner Schools Award

    You will receive up to £1,500 over three years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

    Tuition fee support: you will be offered a tuition fee waiver until you are awarded status that entitles you to access statutory student support. This does not cover repeat years of study.

Career opportunities

Graduates of BSc Physical Education and Sport & Exercise Science may pursue job roles such as:

  • PE Teacher
  • Sports Scientist
  • Biomechanist
  • Performance Analyst
  • Fitness Coach
  • Sports Development Officer

Cost of study

The tuition fee for this course at Canterbury Christ Church University is £15,500 for the 2025/26 academic year. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may change.

Admission

Interested applicants can apply for the course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). For guidance, contact AHZ's trained counsellors.

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