Sport and Exercise Science (Physical Education and Coaching) BSc Honours at Middlesex University

Programme overview

With some of the UK's most advanced facilities at our brand-new West Stand building, you'll build an advanced understanding of how to best support professional sportspeople. This course emphasises a scientific approach to supporting athletes to perform at their peak while reducing the risk of injury. You'll learn how to plan and prepare physical education and coaching sessions in line with national minimum expected standards and strengthen your confidence in implementing a range of teaching, learning and coaching styles.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology | Department: London Sport Institute | Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll be taught by a vastly experienced teaching team with a wide range of expertise and professional experience. Compulsory modules include Academic Skills, Athletic Training & Conditioning, Sport Science Fundamentals, Principles of Performance Analysis & Coaching, Sport Analytics and Psychology, Physiology & Biomechanics, Research Methods, Games Based Approaches to Physical Education and Coaching, Pedagogy and Skill Acquisition in Physical Education and Coaching, Human Performance.

Career pathways

While this is the ideal degree for those wanting to work as sports coaches or teachers, the full spectrum of sports science careers will be open to you, including health and fitness club management, fitness consultancy, weight management, health promotion, personal fitness training, corporate health advice, sports or physical activity development, medical sales, and the armed forces. There are also career opportunities in teaching and research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS Points: 80-96 UCAS points including 32 in Science or PE. A-level: BB-BBE including a C or above in a Science subject or PE. BTEC: MMP at BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in related field. DDD at BTEC Level 3 Diploma in related subject. Access requirements: Overall pass in a related subject: must include 45 credits at level 3, of which all 45 must be at Merit or higher. Combinations: A combination of A Level, BTEC and other accepted qualifications that total 80-96 UCAS points including 32 in Science or PE.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate. Part-time: £83 per taught credit (not included). Source

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate. Part-time students: £152 (not included). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/b79d558f-2452-4b6a-a040-8b356db35111/sport-and-exercise-science-physical-education-and-coaching?studyYear=2027

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