BSc (Hons) Sports Performance at University of Gloucestershire

Specialist teaching with hands-on practical experience with local sports teams and athletes will prepare you for your dream career within elite sports. Our modern teaching approach mimics how high-performance sport operates, with hands-on experience with professional clubs, academies and elite sports settings so you’re ready for the real world from day one.

Department: Sport and Exercise  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027; September 2028  |  Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 4 (Year 1): Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Biomechanics, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Coaching, Pedagogy and Skill Acquisition, Data Driven Decision Making for Peformance, Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology, Foundational Movements and Fitness Testing, Needs Analysis and Programming; Level 5 (Year 2): Applied Research Skills for Sport and Exercise Science, Performance Analysis, Sports Injuries, Managing High Performance Sport, Science of Athletic Performance; Level 6 (final year): Extended Research Project, Data Analytics for Sport and Exercise, Placement and Professional Development, Talent Identification and Development in Sport, Applied Athlete Monitoring & Corrective Performance Methods.

Career pathways

Specialist teaching with hands-on practical experience with local sports teams and athletes will prepare you for your dream career within elite sports. This degree brings together everything you need for a career in elite sport: sports science, strength & conditioning, coaching, high-performance management, and cutting-edge tech.

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