BSc Sport & Exercise Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science is an undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science exploring human physical performance and psychological factors. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Human Behaviour. The course is endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) and includes work experience opportunities within sport and exercise settings. The first year covers core disciplinary foundations through modules such as Foundations of Anatomy and Exercise Physiology, Mechanisms to explain human movement, Academic Discovery within the Sports Sciences, and Fitness and Conditioning for Sport. The second year progresses into applied concepts via Applying Principles of Sport Psychology, Physiological Responses to Training and Testing, Sport Research Methodologies: From Theory to Practice, and Tomorrows Practitioner: The Sport and Exercise Industry. The final year focuses on advanced applications and independent study through Applied Sport and Performance Psychology, Exercise Prescription for Clinical Populations, Analysing Performance for Improvement, and Independent Discovery. Students can also choose optional modules including Applied Professional Practice in Fitness and Conditioning and Exploring Extremes - Human Physiology in Extreme Environments.
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Entry requirements
For entry onto our degree programme, we require the following: At least 96-112 UCAS points at A2 level or equivalent. A science, maths and sports background are an advantage, but not essential. If students have been out of education for >5 years or do not have a science, maths or sports background they must submit a personal statement to the programme team even if they have the required UCAS points. The UCAS points may be counted from a wide variety of qualifications such as: Welsh Baccalaureate Progression and Advanced Diploma BTEC/EDEXCEL both National Diplomas and Certificates Scottish qualifications at Advanced Higher level Irish leaving Certificate Higher examinations International and European Baccalaureates Applicants may enter the programme at various levels with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) in accordance with the University General Regulations. Formal DBS is not required for the programme, unless the student is required to have DBS clearance for the placement module during their second year of study. Students will be responsible for their own satisfactory DBS clearance. You can get more guidance and advice regarding entry requirements and applications here .
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What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 45%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 5%
- Wales: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Other qualifications: 35%
Modules
- Human Behaviour in Sport
- Foundations of Anatomy and Exercise Physiology
- Mechanisms to explain human movement
- Academic Discovery within the Sports Sciences
- Fitness and Conditioning for Sport
- Introduction to Nutrition
- Applying Principles of Sport Psychology
- Physiological Responses to Training and Testing
- Effective Movement in the Applied World
- Sport Research Methodologies: From Theory to Practice
- Fitness and Conditioning Methods in Practice
- Tomorrows Practitioner: The Sport and Exercise Industry
- Applied Sport and Performance Psychology
- Exercise Prescription for Clinical Populations
- Analysing Performance for Improvement
- Independent Discovery
- Applied Professional Practice in Fitness and Conditioning
- Exploring Extremes - Human Physiology in Extreme Environments
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport & Exercise Science at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £34,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport & Exercise Science at Wrexham University 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 & Exercise Science at Wrexham University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport & Exercise Science at Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Sport & Exercise Science at Wrexham University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.