Sport and Exercise Science

Course overview

This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning

Turn your love for sport and exercise into a successful career. On our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, you'll learn about the health benefits of exercise and what it takes for people to perform at their best.

On this course, you’ll study how the body responds to exercise. You'll focus on physiology, psychology, and biomechanics, giving you an in-depth understanding of movement. You'll gain practical skills in our advanced sports science labs and real-world settings. Plus, you can tailor your studies to focus on either health and fitness or performance.

The North West is known for its rich sporting history, and is home to many sports clubs and organisations. We’ll help you find placements and opportunities within these networks. Here, you will build experience and grow your professional connections while you study.

In your final year, you'll take on a research project, giving you a deep dive into a specific area of sport and exercise science that interests you most. Along with our employability module, this will prepare you for the job market or further study.

With the hands-on experience, expert knowledge, and industry skills you'll gain, you'll be ready for a range of rewarding career paths when you graduate. You could be turning elite athletes into champions. Or you could be making a difference to people's lives, helping them manage health conditions.

Why study with us

• You'll access world-class facilities. These include our state-of-the-art sports labs and our strength and conditioning suite.

• Accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).

• Get taught by expert industry-active coaches, researchers and academics on this professionally endorsed degree.

What you'll do

• You’ll learn through a practical approach. You'll have the opportunity to study physiology, psychology, biomechanics, strength and conditioning and more.

• You’ll gain practical experience and key skills valued by employers in sport and exercise. This include independence, critical thinking, problem solving, and communication.

• You’ll have the option of achieving Level 2 and 3 industry recognised qualifications. This could be in Gym Instruction, Personal Training and Exercise Referral.

Future careers

Our Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) degree programme will get you working. There is a strong vocational emphasis on the skills you’ll need for a rewarding career.

This degree is ideal for individuals passionate about pursuing a career in the sport and fitness industry. Our graduates find themselves in a diverse range of sectors, including:

• Sports organisations

• Elite sports clubs

• Leisure companies

• Gyms and fitness centres

• Hotels and resorts

• Retail businesses

• Local authorities

• Education institutions

• National Health Service (NHS)

Potential career paths for include roles such as:

• Applied sports scientist

• Strength and conditioning coach

• Sports performance analyst

• Youth athlete development coach

• Personal trainer

• Exercise referral specialist

• Performance nutritionist

• Exercise physiologist

• Sports biomechanist

• Performance lifestyle advisor

• Tutor or assessor

• Business development manager

• Commissioned officer in the armed forces

• Careers in emergency services

• Self-employed gym owner or entrepreneur

You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level, opening even more doors for your career. You can go into areas like teaching, physiotherapy, sports medicine or research science.