Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year

100% of our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science students were in work or further study 15 months after finishing their course.
(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025)

Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.

Unlock the science behind human performance with a Sport and Exercise Science degree from Canterbury Christ Church University. If you’re passionate about sport, health, and the science that drives elite performance and wellbeing, this course is your next step.

Taught by expert staff in our cutting-edge labs and training facilities, you'll explore how the body and mind respond to physical activity. You’ll gain hands-on experience with the latest sport science technology and develop practical, professional skills that are highly valued in careers across sport, health, fitness, and exercise science.

What you’ll learn

• Explore a range of topics, from anatomy to sociology.

• Analyse human movement and performance as you learn the scientific techniques involved in biomechanics.

• Apply psychology to understand motivation, behaviour, and the impact of cognition and emotion.

• Develop research skills to investigate key topics in sports science, fitness and health.

• Train in real-world environments to build the practical and communication skills needed for careers in sports coaching, personal training, and health promotion.

• Gain an appreciation of the social structures, cultural influences, group dynamics and interactional encounters that enhance and restrict participation and enjoyment in sport, exercise, and physical activity.

Whether you’re aiming to become a sport scientist, work in elite performance, or support public health through physical activity, this degree will equip you with the knowledge and experience to make a real difference. You’ll graduate ready for the workplace or further study, with a strong foundation in the science of sport and exercise.

Accreditation
Our labs are accredited by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. You’ll have access to cutting-edge equipment, including eye-tracking technology, 3D motion-capture systems, gas-analysis equipment and an altitude chamber.