7th for Student Satisfaction, National Student Survey 2026
Ranked 2nd for Satisfied with Teaching and 4th for Satisfied with Feedback Satisfied for Sports Science - Data taken from the 2026 Guardian University Guide, Sport Science Subject table filtered by Teaching or Feedback
Our Sport and Exercise Science degree focuses on the scientific principles that underpin sport and exercise. Our course is practical-based, stimulating, well-structured and research-informed, covering a range of topic areas including biomechanics, physiology and psychology.
The practical elements of our Sport and Exercise Science course make use of purpose-built laboratories to develop your knowledge and understanding of the key issues within sport and exercise science. Additionally, the course offers you internship opportunities with three local professional sports clubs in the area.
The optional career and employability module in the first year gives you a head start when thinking about future careers or further academic study, allowing you to think about potential specialisms that you’d like to find employment in or study at postgraduate level.
The course modules are delivered within the classroom, sports hall and laboratories in a structured manner. Classes are delivered in a variety of methods including lectures, seminars and practical sessions.
Our Sport and Exercise Science degree provides you with the skills necessary to secure employment in a number of careers in a range of sectors including opportunities in sport science support, teaching, coaching, performance enhancement and the health and fitness industry.
By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:
Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.
Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.
At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2026 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2026**.
Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop*** to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).
You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.
The Northampton Employment Promise
In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.
✱ Calculations are based on Office for Students (OfS) data from the average positivity score across all NSS questions for this subject area across all modes and levels at UK Universities.
✱✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information
✱✱✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information
STAGE 1:
• Physiological Function and Response (compulsory)
• Introduction to Fitness Training Methods (compulsory)
• Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology (compulsory)
• Introduction to Applied Sport Science (compulsory)
• Introduction to Research Methods and Academic Skills (compulsory)
• Anatomy and Biomechanics of Movement (compulsory)
STAGE 2:
• The Psychological Basis of Sport and Exercise (compulsory)
• Biomechanical Basis of Sport and Exercise (compulsory)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Through Exercise and Sport (compulsory)
• Research and Academic Skills for Sport (compulsory)
• Fitness Training Methods (designated)
• Health Physiology (designated)
• Psychology of Sport Performance (designated)
• Applied Sport Science (designated)
STAGE 3:
• Dissertation (compulsory)
• Applied Sports Psychology (designated)
• Psychology of Exercise and Health (designated)
• Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation (designated)
• Advanced Fitness Training Methods (designated)
• Applied Physiology (designated)
• Exercise as Medicine (designated)
Module information is quoted for 2026 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.
The course is assessed in a number of ways:
• Coursework
• Examinations
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University of Northampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
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Applicants are expected to have studied PE, Sport or any Science
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Every applicant to the University of Northampton is unique. We assess each application individually, considering qualifications, experience, and personal background. We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification mixes. Most UCAS applicants receive Conditional Offers, but Contextual or Unconditional Offers may be given based on factors like course choice, personal circumstances, interview performance, practical activities, GCSE results, and predicted grades.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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