BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences

Sport and exercise science has an important role in society, ranging from improving sports performance in elite athletes to reducing the burden of disease associated with physical inactivity in modern lifestyles.On this course, you'll gain a broad knowledge and understanding of the principal body systems, processes and functions in health and disease.Your learning will include the opportunity to discover and explore individual areas such as exercise physiology, biomechanics and motor control in more depth.You'll explore how this knowledge may be applied to optimise sports performance, improve health, disease outcomes and inform rehabilitation strategies. You'll gain an integrated understanding of how the body and mind respond to and learn from, the demands placed on it during sport and exercise.At Leeds you’ll be part of an investigative-based inspirational and engaging learning experience, informed by innovative research undertaken in purpose-built laboratories, and delivered by world leading academics.Course highlights- Top 10 in the UK for sport science – (Complete University Guide 2025).- Develop hands-on practical skills in our state-of-the-art physiology, biomechanics and motor control laboratories, including the use of our environmental chamber and motion capture system.- Practical skills modules train you to identify problems, and design and conduct experiments to find answers to key health and sport related questions.- Get workplace ready - our capstone or culminating research project brings together the knowledge, skills and attributes developed throughout your degree to showcase to potential employers.- Our year in industry programme allows you to gain experience working with organisations such as sports teams, rehabilitation specialists, sports management teams and health organisations.- Experience life and learning in a different country through our study abroad programme, where you'll gain fresh perspectives and develop skills valued by employers.

A-level: AAB Including a science subject. Critical thinking and general studies excluded.We accept the following science subjects: biology, human biology, chemistry, maths, physics and physical education.Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement.When an applicant is taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), the Cambridge International Project Qualification (Cambridge IPQ) or Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, this can be considered alongside A-levels and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you’re taking A-levels, this would be a 1 grade drop from the standard offer. For example A in one of the above qualifications with ABB at A-level (BSc applicants).GCSE: Grade 6 (B) or above at GCSE maths and Grade 4 (C) or above at GCSE English. The Faculty of Biological Sciences will accept Level 2 Functional Skills as equivalent to C/4 in GCSE English.Alternative qualification Access to HE Diploma BSc: Pass 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, graded at D39M6P0 including distinctions in biology and mathematics or chemistry.Accept Access courses in Applied Science and Science. Will also consider (depending on subject content):biochemical sciencesbiological and environmental sciencebiological and health sciencebiological sciencesbiosciencescombined sciencesenvironmental sciencelife and biological sciencelife sciencemedical and health science professionsnatural sciencesphysical & natural sciences. BTEC BSc: Applicants with BTEC Diploma or Extended Diploma qualifications must also have at least one science or psychology at A-level.Applicants with the BTEC Extended Certificate qualification must have at least 2 A-Levels; at least one of these should be in a science subject. Preferred BTEC qualification subjects include Applied Science or Sport and Exercise Science. Offers would be in the range A/B in the A-level subjects and Distinctions in the BTEC qualification. Cambridge Pre-U BSc: D3/D3/M1 including D3 in a science subject. Global Perspectives excluded.When an applicant is taking Global Perspectives this can be considered alongside Pre-U subjects and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. This would be D3/M1/M1 and grade D3 in Global Perspectives. International Baccalaureate BSc: 31 overall with 6,6,5 at higher level including a science or Sports, Exercise and Health Science. Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level) BSc: H2, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 including H2 science (biology, mathematics, physics or chemistry). Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers BSc: Advanced Higher: 5 x Highers AABBB, with AB in 2 Advanced Highers including a science subject. General studies and critical thinking excluded.We accept the following science subjects: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics.Scottish Higher: Scottish Highers not accepted on their own. Welsh Baccalaureate BSc: AABIncluding a science subject or both psychology and Sports Science/PE in place of a science. General studies, critical thinking and Advanced Skills excluded.We accept the following science subjects: biology, human biology, chemistry, maths and physics.science-related subjects: PE, geography, Use of maths, psychology, statistics, geology and computing Read more about UK and Republic of Ireland accepted qualifications or contact the School’s Undergraduate Admissions Team.