Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) at Coventry University

Programme overview

Explore how the human body responds to exercise and understand how sport and physical activity influence health and wellbeing. This course explores the impact of physical activity on the human body. Apply scientific principles to enhance performance, aid recovery and promote long-term health and wellbeing, and develop knowledge and skills relevant to roles in sport, fitness and wellbeing.

Faculty: Sport Science, Coaching and Management | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich | Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option) | Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027 | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Professional Practice for Sport and Exercise Science, Fundamentals of Functional Anatomy and Human Movement, Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Physiology and Nutrition. Year two: Applied Sport and Exercise Science Practice, Applied Strength Conditioning, Interdisciplinary Application of Sport and Exercise Science, Research in Sport and Exercise Science. Final year: Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Physiology, Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Independent Research Project, Advanced Sport and Exercise Biomechanics, Interdisciplinary Approaches in Physical Activity and Health.

Career pathways

The multi-disciplinary and applied nature of this degree course aims to prepare you for a potential future career in sport or exercise, including scientific support, exercise training, health promotion and rehabilitation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 112. A level: BBC to include Physical Education or Biology. Excludes General Studies. BTEC: DMM in the BTEC Level 3 Extended National Diploma in a Biological or Sport Science based subject. International Baccalaureate 27 points to include 5 points in Biology at Higher Level. GCSE: GCSE maths, English and two sciences at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. Access to HE: The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits above Merit of which 15 must be in Biology or Sport Science related units. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above. English: IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich

Apply through the official page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/hls/sport-and-exercise-science-bsc-hons/

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