Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year)

Course Overview

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

Our Sport and Exercise Science foundation year gives you the academic skills and confidence to study a degree at university.

Our foundation year prepares you to study at degree level. You’ll learn how to research, write and present your ideas. You'll also gain soft skills like groupwork, communication and note-taking.

You’ll explore contemporary issues in sport and wellbeing, as you engage in key debates and discussions. You’ll create a project or portfolio on a topic that interests you. You’ll think critically, reflect on your learning, and present your ideas clearly. These skills will help you succeed in university and beyond.

Upon successful completion of your foundation year, you can progress on to our Sport and Exercise Science degree. You'll focus on physiology, psychology and biomechanics, giving you an in-depth understanding of movement. Develop your skills in our advanced sports science labs and real-world settings.

You can also progress onto:

Football Studies BSc (Hons)
Physical Education and Sport BA (Hons)
Sport Business Management BSc (Hons)
Sport Coaching BSc (Hons)
Sports Therapy BSc (Hons)
Leadership through Outdoor Adventure BA (Hons)
Nutrition BSc (Hons)

Why study with us

• You’ll gain important study skills to get you fully prepared for degree-level study.

• You’ll explore current sport issues, engaging with key discussions and debates in the field.

• Once you progress onto your degree, you'll study physiology, psychology and biomechanics.

What you'll do

• You’ll develop skills and knowledge that will help you as you continue on to your degree.

• You'll be taught by your course team who are research active and have a wealth of experience.

• Once you progress onto your degree, you'll learn through a practical approach that gives you real-world experience.

Future Careers

Our Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) degree can lead to a career as a sports scientist, performance consultant, or even research and teaching.

Our graduates work in leisure companies, health and fitness clubs, hotels, outdoor pursuits centres, retail and commercial organisations.

You could also work for local authorities, further and higher education institutions, schools, and the NHS.

You could also take up roles with sports governing bodies, Sport England, charitable trusts, sports clubs, and the armed services and police.

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)