Sport and Exercise Science (with Placement Year) - BSc (Hons)

Sport and exercise scientists use their understanding of the human body to improve health, fitness and sporting performance. On this course, you'll study areas including physiology, nutrition, biomechanics and psychology, learning how they work together to influence performance and wellbeing. You'll develop practical skills in performance testing, exercise assessment and data analysis, applying scientific principles to real-world health and sport challenges. Whether you want to support elite athletes, improve community health or work in research, you'll graduate with skills valued across sport, healthcare and exercise industries. Why study at Worcester Use our specialist facilities, including the University Arena, two Astro Turf pitches and dedicated sport science laboratories to put your learning into practice. Gain professional experience through a minimum 50-hour placement in your final year, with the option to complete an additional placement or study abroad year between Years 2 and 3. Our course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), recognising the quality of your learning and supporting progression into the sport and exercise sector. Earn while you study through opportunities within the University gym and Arena, or gain coaching qualifications through our subsidised coach education programme. Where could this take us Many students start this course knowing they love sport but are still exploring their future career options. Throughout your degree, you'll gain experience across areas such as strength and conditioning, biomechanics, physiology, nutrition and psychology, helping you discover the areas that interest you most. Our graduates go on to careers in professional sport, health and wellbeing, and performance support roles. Some work with sports clubs and athletes as strength and conditioning coaches, performance analysts and sports scientists, while others progress into health-related careers or further study within the NHS and wider healthcare sector.