BSc (Hons) Science of Sport Performance at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Unlock the science behind elite performance. Combine biomechanics, physiology, nutrition, and psychology to develop the expertise to power athletic success. What separates good from world-class?

Faculty: Carnegie School of Sport | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with placement) | Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional placement year) | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Human Movement, Physiology of Testing & Training, Human Behaviour in Sport, Exercise & Health Science, Nutrition & Biochemistry, Personal, Professional & Academic Development in Sport Performance, Young Athlete Development. Year 2 core modules: Science of Physiological Adaptations, The Developing Strength & Conditioning Coach, Athlete Lifestyle & Career Support, Biomechanics & Performance Analysis, Professional Development in Sport, Exercise & Health Sciences, Research in Practice for Sport Performance. Year 3 core modules: Measurement & Evaluation in Sports Performance, Optimising Performance Environments, Final Year Project in Sport Performance. Year 3 options include Applied Physiology of Sport Performance, Applied Sport Psychology, Contemporary Technologies in Sports Biomechanics, The Advanced Strength & Conditioning Coach, The Performance Analyst, The Performance Lifestyle Practitioner.

Career pathways

This flexible, interdisciplinary degree prepares you for a dynamic career at the forefront of sport performance. Wherever your ambitions lie, from grassroots development to elite competition, this course equips you with the scientific expertise and applied experience to work with performers at the highest level. Roles include Performance analyst, Performance lifestyle advisor, Strength and conditioning coach, Sport and exercise scientist, Athlete development practitioner, Performance support specialist.

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Entry requirements

112-128 points required UCAS Tariff Points: 112-128 points required. (Minimum 72-80 from two A Levels or equivalent, e.g. BTEC Nationals or Cambridge Technicals, excluding General Studies. At least one of these should normally be from a science subject, which can include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Sociology or Psychology. If you are studying Biology, Chemistry or Physics to meet this requirement you must also achieve a 'Pass' in the practical assessment, where that practical assessment is separated (from 2017).) GCSEs GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with 112-128 UCAS tariff points in a relevant subject. T Levels Pass overall with 112-128 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core, in a relevant subject. Scottish Awards 112-128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above and should include at least one science subject. Irish Leaving Certificate 112-128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above and should include at least one science subject. IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10050. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,345 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with placement)

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/search/results?SearchText=Leeds+Beckett+University+Science+of+Sport+Performance&filters=Destination_Undergraduate&studyYear=2027

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