BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science at Canterbury Christ Church University

Unlock the science behind human performance with a Sport and Exercise Science degree from Canterbury Christ Church University. If you’re passionate about sport, health, and the science that drives elite performance and wellbeing, this course is your next step. Taught by expert staff in our cutting-edge labs and training facilities, you'll explore how the body and mind respond to physical activity.

Faculty: School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport  |  Department: Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Explore a range of topics, from anatomy to sociology. Analyse human movement and performance as you learn the scientific techniques involved in biomechanics. Core modules include Year 1: Becoming a Sport and Exercise Scientist, Human Body Science, The Forces at Play and their Implications for Human Motion, Sport and Physical Activity in the Social World, Student Success Modules; Year 2: Understanding Applied Practices, The Highs, Lows and Realities of Sport and Physical Activity, Employability modules, Interdisciplinary modules; Year 3: Tackling Real-World Challenges in Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity, Technology in Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Study in Sport, Exercise and Physical Education. Optional modules include Enhancing Sport Performance, Health Across the Lifespan, Sport and Physical Activity in the Community, Data Driven Coaching and Performance Analysis, Learning Experiences in Outdoor Environments, Teaching Physical Education and Sport.

Career pathways

Our Sport and Exercise Science degree opens roles in sport, physical activity and health, administration and research, and health and fitness publishing, as well as the expanding leisure industry. In addition, it provides an excellent foundation for careers in the public sector, including the medical professions (cardiac rehabilitation, physiotherapy, health promotion, and medical sales), whilst both the armed and police forces have looked favourably upon our graduates.

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