BSc (Hons) Sport, Health And Exercise Sciences Bachelor's degree at Edge Hill University
BSc (Hons) Sport, Health And Exercise Sciences at Edge Hill University was founded in 2006 and is delivered by Edge Hill University, a public institution in Ormskirk.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sport, Health And Exercise Sciences is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Edge Hill University, based in Ormskirk. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Biological and sport sciences graduates from this provider, 91% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 59% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £24,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Sport & Exercise Science, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 85; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 91% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 82% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 5 modules
- Investigating Sport & Exercise SciencesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Covers the key skills required to investigate issues within the sport and exercise sciences. The module addresses the use of online databases in order to search for published literature and familiarises you with the Harvard referencing system and the scientific style of writing. You will also learn how to review scientific literature and develop the essential skills required for investigating sport and exercise sciences, for example presentation skills, reflective practice and employability skil
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Exam
- Introduction to Exercise and Health SciencesCompulsory40 credits
Module details
Introduces you to the fundamental disciplines of physiology, biomechanics, and psychology. The module provides you with a knowledge of both the structure and function of the various physiological systems and mechanical principles. You will also explore the underpinning psychological concepts and the practical applications of these concepts to exercise and health.
Assessment: 40% Exam 30% Coursework 30% Practical
- Introduction to Data AnalyticsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Will introduce you to the key principles of sport data analysis. You will begin to build the necessary theoretical knowledge and applied skills relevant to analysing data generated within sport organisations. Discover core statistics concepts and spreadsheet software required to analyse sport data which will enable you to apply data analysis techniques to real-world industry problems in sport business and performance management.
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Practical
- Introduction to Sport, Physical Activity and Healthy LifestylesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Engages you in activities that will enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to work towards the CIMSPA Health Navigator, Working in the Community Environment and Working with Inactive People professional standards. The module outlines the complex relationships between sport, physical activity and health. Initial focus will be on developing your understanding of health-related behaviours and markers of health (such as mental wellbeing, physical fitness and body compos
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Time Limited Assessment
- Introduction to Organisation and Administration of Sport and Physical ActivityCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Engages you in activities that will enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to work towards the CIMSPA Entry Manager, Working in the Community Environment and Working with Inactive People professional standards. The module equips you with an understanding of the policy process and the realities that emerge from it in sport and physical activity. You will be introduced to how sport is organised and administered in the UK using examples from community and elite sport a
Assessment: 100% Coursework
Year 2 6 modules
- Managing Health Behaviour Change Through Sport and Physical ActivityCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Engages you in activities that will enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to work towards the CIMSPA Health Navigator, Working in the Community Environment, and Working with Inactive People professional standards. Introducing you to health promotion theory in sport and physical activity, the module considers the complex biological, social and environmental factors that influence and explain participation in sport and physical activity. You will examine theoretical
Assessment: 100% Practical
- Scientific Principles of Exercise and HealthCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Develops your understanding of contemporary issues in health and disease. The module examines the role that physical activity, exercise and lifestyle intervention strategies play in the treatment and prevention of disease as well as the promotion of health. The role, format and impact of lifestyle referral schemes on functional health status will also be evaluated.
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Exam
- Research MethodsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Provides the opportunity to develop the research skills necessary for producing a dissertation, progressing to postgraduate study, and preparing for many jobs in the sport and physical activity sector. You will develop skills in critically evaluating scientific literature, developing research questions, planning and designing meaningful and valid qualitative and quantitative research, and analysing data. Research ethics for human participants are also covered.
Assessment: 60% Coursework 40% Exam
- Measuring, Monitoring and Evaluating Health and WellbeingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Develops your knowledge and understanding of, and ability to, measure, monitor and evaluate health and wellbeing in a valid, reliable, and trustworthy way. You will be given hands-on experience of using various wearable and other technologies, engaging in laboratory and field activities, and the use of health screening and assessment tools in real-world settings. The module will also enable you to critically evaluate and interpret relevant data to inform health practice and programming related t
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Practical
- Designing and Delivering Community Health ProgrammesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Will develop your understanding of the key design principles of health-based programmes delivered in diverse place-based settings. These community assets include the community organisations of professional sports clubs, schools, community clubs, local authority providers, and creative health organisations. The module also enables you to experience the practical delivery of health programmes in real world settings, and learn from industry professionals who seek to promote health and movement over
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Applied Sports Business Analytics & MarketingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Offers an understanding of core marketing principles. You will learn how to apply data analytics techniques to support marketing related sport business decisions. Guided by the key domains of the analytics process and based on applied examples, you will learn how to use a statistical programming language and will also be introduced to data storytelling techniques required to effectively communicate the insights generated from sports data to business stakeholders.
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Practical
Year 3 5 modules
- Managing Health-Based Programmes in Sport and Physical ActivityCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Engages you in activities that will enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to work towards the CIMSPA Health Navigator, Working in the Community Environment, and Working with Inactive People professional standards. The module enables you to obtain 'real life' experience to enhance your awareness and understanding of the needs of sport-related sectors. It explores how to design, deliver, evaluate and manage health-based programmes in sport and physical activity. You
Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Professional Practice and Work PlacementCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Enables you to obtain 'real life' experience of working with placement providers to enhance your awareness and understanding of the needs of employers and the standards of professional bodies. In addition to completing 80 hours on placement, you will be encouraged to provide an analysis and critical appraisal of your work-related experience. The work placement will be informed by academic knowledge which will enhance your competencies and awareness of professional practice.
Assessment: 100% Practical
- DissertationCompulsory40 credits
Module details
Allows you to engage in an in-depth independent research project, specialising your focus on a relevant area of interest.
Assessment: 80% Coursework 20% Practical
- Applied Practice in Exercise and Health SciencesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Provides the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills and to apply these to clinical populations. The module content will focus on exercise testing and prescription in clinical populations and the vocational skills needed to work in clinical environments. The overarching aim of this module is to equip you with the required competencies for work as a scientist in clinical settings.
Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Practical
- Business Intelligence & InnovationCompulsory
Module details
Introduces you to the basic principles on business intelligence and innovation relevant to sport contexts. Guided by the Lean Startup framework, you will learn how to apply innovation thinking to optimise business, produ
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study the science of human movement, performance and health across three years. The course typically begins with foundations in anatomy, exercise physiology and sport psychology, alongside practical coaching and sports skills. In Year 2, you'll move to more specialised areas: biomechanics, training physiology, and research methods in sport science. Year 3 focuses on applied learning, you'll usually choose specialist options such as strength and conditioning, nutrition, rehabilitation, coaching, or PE teaching pathways, and undertake work-based placement and an independent research dissertation. Throughout, you'll combine laboratory study, field work and practical experience.
Who it's for
This course suits students with A-levels or equivalent qualifications. Among recent accepted students, 97% held A-levels or equivalent. The most common UCAS tariff band among entrants was 144–159 points. If you're interested in sport, health, and exercise science and want to develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in this field, this degree offers a structured pathway through specialist options tailored to your interests.
Careers & job market
Across Sport and Exercise Science courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 62% are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries (at 15 months) typically range from £22,000 to £30,000, rising to £23,375–£33,000 after five years. These figures reflect the broader labour market for this field rather than university-specific outcomes. First-year retention stands at 80% across the student cohort.
University & format
This BSc (Hons) is offered by Edge Hill University, a public university in Ormskirk, and is studied full-time over 3 years, taught in English. The degree is a recognised UK degree-awarding body with national recognition. Edge Hill holds a Silver award for teaching quality from the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
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Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 97% |
| another higher-education qualification | 2% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code C609). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Edge Hill University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Sport & Exercise Science graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £24,000 | £21,000 – £28,000 | 85 |
| 3 years after | £20,500 | £16,500 – £25,000 | 490 |
| 5 years after | £26,000 | £21,000 – £31,000 | 510 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 85; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in sport & exercise science · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Sport & Exercise Science nationally
National figures for Sport & Exercise Science graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 85; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Sport & Exercise Science courses at the same study level.
Compared with 915 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 18% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
- Sports and fitness occupationsSOC 2020 343 · 13% of published destinations · ASHE median £13,819
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 530; response rate: 50%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Sport & Exercise Science graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Sport & Exercise Science graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Sports clubs & NGBs
- Leisure providers
- Schools
- The NHS
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Sport & Exercise Science graduates.
Sport CoachAspire PeopleSport Science LeadBiolyz FlexCoBTEC Tech Awards Sept 22 - Sport - ExaminerPearsonEquine Vet: Independent Clinic for Leisure & Sport HorsesBritish Veterinary LGBT+Learning Mentor (PE/Sport)Prospero TeachingCasual Youth Worker: Sport, Community Growth & BelongingActive Herefordshire & WorcestershireIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
91% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £24,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.7 out of 10: NSS 88% · in work or study 91% · continued 82%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Edge Hill University
Biological and sport sciences across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Ormskirk
220 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Sport & Exercise Science right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Edge Hill University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £14,500 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Edge Hill University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Edge Hill University and gov.uk before you apply.
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