Cert HE Sports and Exercise Science at University Academy 92

Programme overview

Covering the core foundations of sport and exercise science, our 1-year Sports and Exercise Science Cert HE is a university-level course, equivalent to the first year of a degree. Study the anatomy and physiology of the human body and understand the important role of nutrition. Get to grips with sports and exercise psychology and discover the fascinating world of biomechanics – the study of human movement.

Faculty: World of Sport | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September, November, January, February, April | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 4 modules: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology; Introduction to Biomechanics; Introduction to Sports and Exercise Psychology; Developing Active Lifestyles.

Career pathways

This 1-year course is the perfect stepping stone for a full Sports and Exercise Science degree. If you pass the Cert HE successfully, you will be eligible to apply for the second year of the 3-year degree programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

64 UCAS points (A Levels CC; BTEC National Extended Diploma MPP; BTEC Diploma MM; T Levels P (C+); Scottish Advanced Highers DD; IB 24 points with 14 from Higher Level Subjects). 2 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including English Language and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English and Maths accepted). Non-tariff qualifications and work/life experience are considered individually, and a Contextual Admissions Policy applies. International: IELTS 6.5 overall with no section lower than 5.5. UCAS code C901.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK students; Cert HE Source

International applicants: GBP 17,728 a year (2026/27). Cert HE (full-time), Sport, Media and Digital courses rate from September 2026 Source

Intake: September, November, January, February, April

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://ua92.ac.uk/study-with-us/undergraduate/apply-to-ua92/how-to-apply/

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