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Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Physical Education, Coaching and Social Issues)

  • DipHE
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

This BSc is for students who are interested in working in physical education or youth sport, developing sport in communities, helping individuals fulfil their potential in sport and health, as well as those seeking to gain a strong understanding and application of sports coaching principles and practices.

You'll explore the sociological, political, pedagogical and psychological factors that influence participation in physical education and sport, and how these relate to sports performance, physical activity, health and wellbeing. You'll learn how to plan, deliver, manage and evaluate high-quality activities and events aimed at encouraging and enabling people to get involved in sport and physical activity, from grassroots to elite level.

You’ll also explore social issues in physical education such as gender, race and religion and inclusive practice. In addition, you'll learn historical and philosophical aspects related to PE.

Your studies will be supported by some of the best teaching and sports facilities in the UK that include our:

state-of-the-art physiology, biomechanics and psychology laboratories
world-class indoor athletics centre
international-standard 400m six-lane athletics track with full field event facilities
large indoor netball hall
multi-use sports centre equipped with squash, basketball and netball courts, as well as a superb climbing wall.
members-only fitness suite featuring treadmills, cycles and rowing machines
a weight-training area with free and fixed weights
grass and third-generation (3G) all-weather pitches
outdoor tennis courts

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • DipHE • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
C622
Institution code:
B84
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
C622
Institution code:
B84
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
BBB - BBC

including one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM - DMM

in Applied Science, Health & Social Care, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sport Fitness and Personal Training, Sporting Excellence and Performance or Sports Coaching & Development.

Access to HE Diploma

Obtain a minimum of 120-112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma in Biomedical Science, Health, Forensic Science, Nutrition, Psychology, Science or Sport with 45 credits at Level 3.

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DM - MM

in Applied Science, Health & Social Care, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sport, Fitness & Personal Training, Sporting Excellence and Performance or Sports Coaching & Development with an A level at grade B in any subject or DM-MM in any subject with A level grade B in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D - M

in Applied Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Applied Science, Health & Social Care, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sport, Fitness & Personal Training, Sporting Excellence and Performance or Sports Coaching & Development with an A level at grade BB-BC in any subject or D-M in any subject with A level grades BB-BC including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education.

Scottish Advanced Higher
BBB - BBC

including one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30 - 29 points

including grade 5 at Higher Level in at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Psychology, Sports, Exercise and Health Science or Physics and Standard or Higher Level 2 in Maths and Standard Level 5/ Higher Level 4 in English (if no GCSE English or Maths).

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3, H3, H3, H3, H3 - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4

including H2 in one of the following subjects: Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Maths, Physics or Physical Education.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are required, including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature) and Mathematics.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDM - DMM

in Applied Science, Health & Social Care or Sport and Physical Activity.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DM - MM

in Applied Science, Health & Social Care or Sport and Physical Activity with an A level at grade B in any subject or DM-MM in any subject with A level grade B in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
D - M

in Applied Science, Health & Social Care or Sport and Physical Activity with an A level at grade BB-BC in any subject or D-M in any subject with A level grades BB-BC including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education.

T Level
M

Subjects accepted: Health or Science

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Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Brunel University London is committed to raising the aspiration and improving equality of opportunity of our applicants and students. We adopt a contextualised admissions approach when reviewing applications, which include accepting lower grades or making lower offers to applicants from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds. From 2024 entry, the offer will be personalised based on a holistic view of the application, including the individual applicant’s personal and educational journey.

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

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EU nationals may be eligible for a discount on their fees - please see our website at https://www.brunel.ac.uk/scholarships/page?id=c8112b36-1680-4492-b55c-f4e9932ae2e8

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