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Turn your passion for sport and exercise into real change with The Open University. 
Explore expert-led sport and exercise courses and resources designed to help you understand performance, discover the power of movement, and explore where a future in sport could take you.
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See how OU graduate, Allana, is inspiring young people through her football academy in South London.
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OU academics, Kat Allott and Dr Ben Langdown demonstrate how students interact with our extended reality sports and exercise science lab.
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OU student, Vicki, talks about the powerful role of sport in her life and how she is using her voice to advocate for others.
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OU student, Ralph, talks about how studying sport has helped him to identify his future career path.
Go deeper with flexible online sport and exercise degrees from The Open University. 
Study flexibly and build the skills and confidence to turn what you love into careers in coaching, sports science, leadership and more.
Perfect for those who want to understand how people perform, move and think.
Understand the science behind how the body moves, how our minds work and what helps people perform at their best. You’ll explore advanced topics in biomechanics, physiology and psychology – from strength and conditioning and nutrition, to the importance of an athlete’s mental health. Immerse yourself in this exciting area of sports science, using real-life case studies and our extended reality studios that bring your learning to life.
Explore Sport and Exercise Science.
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Perfect for those who dream of inspiring the next generation. 
Want to understand how to get the best out of every person and every performance? Our experts will teach you the skills to inspire, motivate and lead with confidence. You’ll cover key sport and exercise topics like sociology, physiology and psychology – and see how you can use these to encourage more people to be active and stay active. You will gain the knowledge to become a more effective coach, and the expertise to succeed in a variety of sport and fitness settings.
Explore Sport, Fitness and Coaching.
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Explore our full range of sport and exercise qualifications and discover how flexible OU study could work for you.
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