BSc Sport and Exercise Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science, a sport and exercise science degree examining scientific principles behind athletic performance and physical activity. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Human Behaviour. Practical laboratory sessions support the curriculum alongside collaboration with regional sporting organisations. Year 0 features compulsory modules such as Professional and Academic Skills for University Study, Applied Learning Project, and Foundation in Sport. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Physiological Function and Response, Introduction to Fitness Training Methods, Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology, Introduction to Applied Sport Science, Introduction to Research Methods and Academic Skills, and Anatomy and Biomechanics of Movement. Year 2 builds on this with The Physiological Basis of Sport and Exercise, Biomechanical Basis of Sport and Exercise, Mental Health and Wellbeing Through Exercise and Sport, and Research and Academic Skills for Sport, alongside optional modules like Fitness Training Methods, Health Physiology, Psychology of Sport Performance, and Applied Sport Science. The final year centers on the compulsory Dissertation, supported by optional study in Applied Sport Psychology, Psychology of Exercise and Health, Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation, Advanced Fitness Training Methods, Applied Physiology, and Exercise as Medicine.
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Entry requirements
A typical offer would be: BCC – BBC at A Level or, MMM – DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (C and above) at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. Other Entry Requirements: In addition, you will need to have studied a physical education, sports science or science related subject at A Level, BTEC level 3 diploma or equivalent qualification. For more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page . If you are an international student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page . We are also able to welcome applications for September 2025 through clearing Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) Entry Requirements: Admission to this foundation sports course is normally: DEE at A Level or, MPP at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (D or E) at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the course that you wish to study.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 65%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 30%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Therapy professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 41%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 13%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills for University Study
- Applied Learning Project
- Foundation in Sport
- Physiological Function and Response
- Introduction to Fitness Training Methods
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Introduction to Applied Sport Science
- Introduction to Research Methods and Academic Skills
- Anatomy and Biomechanics of Movement
- The Physiological Basis of Sport and Exercise
- Biomechanical Basis of Sport and Exercise
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Through Exercise and Sport
- Research and Academic Skills for Sport
- Fitness Training Methods
- Health Physiology
- Psychology of Sport Performance
- Applied Sport Science
- Dissertation
- Applied Sport Psychology
- Psychology of Exercise and Health
- Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
- Advanced Fitness Training Methods
- Applied Physiology
- Exercise as Medicine
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £31,500. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Northampton do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Northampton?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Northampton?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Science at University of Northampton?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.