Sport and Exercise Science

Leeds Beckett University

Help improve people’s sporting performance and health through the study of human movement and activity.

You’ll study behavioural, physical and life sciences on this practice-based course. A passion for understanding the science behind sport performance, health, and physical activity will drive your career helping people of all physical abilities.

Develop in-demand skills

You’ll develop skills which are increasingly in-demand as the importance of health and physical activity becomes more prominent in the UK and beyond. You could find yourself working with elite athletes on their sporting performance, working in rehabilitation, or helping people suffering from long-term illnesses.

Industry recognised

This course is endorsed by British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), the professional body for sport and exercise sciences in the UK. You can read about the benefits of choosing a BASES-endorsed degree course on the BASES website.

Find your niche

The degree is multi-disciplinary, meaning you’ll explore and learn about different theories and approaches to the subject. This will enable you to discover your specialism, helping you choose the right career path.

As part of this course, you’ll:

Gain an evidence-based appreciation of biomechanics, nutrition, physiology and psychology and their use within sport and exercise environments

Take part in practical sessions examining oxygen consumption, blood lactate and glucose concentration, body composition and dietary analysis, ECG, power output, human motion analysis and exercise cognition

Use scientific processes to question and problem solve. You could explore why athletes might not respond to training as expected, plan dietary strategies for the general population, or use movement analysis to understand why athletes might get injured

Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Career Prospects

We have a strong track record of preparing students for employment and further study within sport and exercise science.

Our graduates have gone on to work in a variety of settings, including high-performance sport, the health and fitness industry, health education, exercise referral and teaching.

Studying this course will also provide an excellent foundation for postgraduate study in sport and exercise science and related fields. You could study subjects including sport and exercise psychology, dietetics, strength and conditioning, physiotherapy, public health and many others.