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Study sport and exercise science, explore the key disciplines of physiology, biomechanics and psychology, and gain skills for careers in health, fitness and performance.

Part-time	Full-time
16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week

Study core sport and exercise science, explore physiology, biomechanics and psychology, and gain skills for careers in fitness, health and performance.

Part-time	Full-time
16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week

This introductory module focuses on movement, training, nutrition, and the benefits of an active lifestyle, introducing you to the science of sport and exercise.

Part-time	Earliest Start date:
16-18 hours per week	October 2026

Build confidence and key skills in coaching, communication, leadership, and motivation while exploring sustainability, business, and digital marketing in sport and exercise contexts.

Part-time	Earliest Start date:
16-18 hours per week	October 2026

This module will help you develop your understanding of sport and exercise psychology and its relevance to a wide range of roles.

Part-time	Earliest Start date:
16-18 hours per week	October 2026

This module introduces topics and academic skills in the social sciences, psychology, health and social wellbeing, sport, education and childhood studies.

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Less than 16 hours per week	October 2026

This module introduces topics and academic skills in the social sciences, psychology, health and social wellbeing, sport, education and childhood studies.

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Less than 16 hours per week	August 2026

Applying science and theory to practice through activities and case studies, this degree will develop your understanding of sports science, psychology, training, coaching and leadership.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Our BSc (Honours) Combined STEM is a flexible degree that allows you to include modules from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

The most flexible degree programme in the UK - study any subjects you like, in any combination, building a qualification that's unique to you.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Develops key skills for aspiring fitness professionals, covering core areas such as training, nutrition, motivation and leadership to support progression in sport and coaching roles.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Build your own qualification from a wide choice of subjects and modules, creating a certificate unique to you.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Build essential knowledge and skills for sport and fitness instructors and coaches and focus on scientific, instructional and leadership principles that support effective practice.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Design your own diploma from a wide range of modules across different subjects, creating a qualification unique to you.

Part-time	Full-time	Earliest Start date:
16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

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BSc (Honours) Sport and Exercise Science

Diploma of Higher Education in Sport and Exercise Science

Active bodies: introducing the study of sport and exercise

Working effectively in sport and exercise

Sport and exercise psychology in action

BSc (Honours) Sport, Fitness and Coaching

BSc (Honours) Combined STEM

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