Sport and Exercise Science (Taught)

Advance your expertise in sport and exercise science and boost your employment prospects in this competitive field.

This course is designed to meet the professional standards set by industry governing organisation, the British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Enhance your awareness of the professional issues and research applications within health, exercise and sport

• Engage with consultancy and research projects and work with elite-level athletes

• Upgrade your knowledge of physiology, nutrition, biomechanics and psychology

• Gain experience through an independent project related to your specific interests

Exciting placement opportunities will help to further refine your knowledge, enhance your skills and boost your CV. Previous students have secured placements with Leeds United, Yorkshire Carnegie, Leeds Rhinos and SportsAid, a UK charity helping the next generation of sports stars achieve their potential.

Much of our outstanding and pioneering research feeds directly into our taught modules providing the opportunity for you to develop the professional skills and expertise in the area of sport and exercise science.

Why study Sport and Exercise Science at Leeds Beckett University...

• Designed to meet professional standards set by the British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences

• Global reputation - we're recognised as one of the top 100 institutions in the world for Sports-Related Subjects*

• Work alongside experienced lecturers and elite athletes to gain a comprehensive understanding of the field

• Take advantage of the university’s new state-of-the-art Carnegie School of Sport building

• Sport volunteering opportunities, which have previously included global events such as the Olympics, World Athletics Championships and Commonwealth Games

*2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject