BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor's degree at the University of Kent
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at University of Kent. The university, founded in 1965, is a recognised UK degree-awarding body with a Silver award for teaching quality from the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
About this course
Explore the science behind physical performance with a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Kent. Study physiology, biomechanics, and psychology to prepare for a career in sports performance, rehabilitation, or health and fitness. Apply now! From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of Kent, based in Canterbury. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Sport & Exercise Science, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Stage 1 6 modules
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise BiomechanicsCompulsory
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This module will introduce you to the ways sports scientists can use maths and physics to better understand sport and exercise performance. Through a mixture of lectures, seminars and practical lab classes, you'll discover the basic mechanical principles of human movement and their applications to sports performance and exercise.
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise PsychologyCompulsory
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Sport and exercise psychology is an exciting discipline which seeks to understand what factors influence how individuals think, feel and behave. You'll consider key psychological theories and how they relate to sport and exercise contexts.
- Principles of Sport Science, Physical Activity & HealthCompulsory
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This module will cover the fundamentals of training principles, consider how to tailor these to meet individual needs, and look at barriers and enablers that affect participation.
- Introduction to Research MethodsCompulsory
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Using examples of contemporary scientific research across the fields of sports performance, therapy and rehabilitation, and health, you'll compare different methods of scientific testing.
- Introduction to Exercise PhysiologyCompulsory
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In this introductory module, you will gain an understanding of the core principles of anatomy and physiology including the structure and function of different physiological systems, the maintenance of homeostasis, and the adaptation of the human body to exercise.
- Introduction to Sport & Exercise NutritionCompulsory
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In this introductory module, you will deepen your understanding of dietary nutrients, exercise metabolism, and how nutritional composition of the diet can influence sport and exercise performance.
Stage 2 8 modules
- Applied Exercise PhysiologyCompulsory
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Building on your knowledge of human physiology, you'll explore the body's responses to both acute and chronic exercise, learning concepts relating to both aerobic and anaerobic performance, and the impact of fatigue on physiological processes.
- Applied Sport and Exercise PsychologyCompulsory
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In this module, you'll learn how to bridge the gap between theory and practice, using real-world scenarios to tackle sport and exercise participants' issues.
- Research Methods, Design and PlanningCompulsory
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What does it take to be a well-rounded scientist in the fields of sport and exercise performance, therapy and rehabilitation, and health?
- Applied Sport & Exercise BiomechanicsCompulsory
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In this module, you'll apply biomechanics to sporting performance. You'll learn biomechanistic principles in practical settings using a range of specialised equipment, such as a force plate and computer-based motion analysis.
- Performance Analysis in SportOptional
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You'll explore the rapidly emerging discipline of sport performance analysis, learning about how the limitations of human memory can cloud feedback processes, and how performance analysts can bridge the gap between coach and athlete memory and performance.
- Applied Sport and Exercise NutritionOptional
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You'll develop an advanced knowledge of the nutritional needs of individuals engaged in different modes of physical activity and exercise.
- Life Course Variability in Sport and Physical ActivityOptional
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Sport and physical activity is for everyone, and the way we choose to participate and perform changes through our life course.
- Movement as MedicineOptional
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Global healthcare systems are increasingly challenged by populations living longer and living in poor health.
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
This BSc (Hons) focuses on the science of physical performance through physiology, biomechanics and psychology. A course like this typically begins with foundations in anatomy, exercise physiology and sport psychology, alongside applied coaching skills. You'll usually progress through Year 2 to specialised modules in biomechanics, training physiology and research methods. In Year 3, you'll choose specialist options such as strength & conditioning, sport psychology, nutrition, rehabilitation, coaching or PE teaching routes, then undertake applied placement work and complete an independent dissertation. Throughout, you'll combine laboratory study with practical application across real sporting contexts.
Who it's for
This part-time degree suits those seeking flexibility whilst studying sport and exercise science. It's designed for students who wish to balance academic learning with other commitments, whether work or personal circumstances. The course combines theoretical foundations with practical application across the field.
Careers & job market
Nationally, 90% of Sport and Exercise Science graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 62% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. Graduate earnings across the field show a starting range of £22,000–£30,000 at 15 months post-graduation, rising to £23,375–£33,000 after five years. Check the university's funding pages for bursaries and scholarships.
University & format
The University of Kent is a public university founded in 1965, based in Canterbury. This BSc (Hons) is studied part-time and taught in English. The course is a recognised UK degree-awarding body with degrees that are nationally recognised. The University holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Year in industry. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
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 C602). 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 Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. 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 University of Kent →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.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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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.
- 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.
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 & WorcestershireWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Kent
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 Canterbury
318 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 University of Kent from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £23,500 / 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 University of Kent’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 University of Kent and gov.uk before you apply.
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