Sport & Exercise Sciences

Sport and exercise sciences applies the methods of physiology, biomechanics, psychology, and nutrition to understanding how the human body performs and adapts during physical activity. It is a discipline that combines rigorous scientific training with practical application, examining how athletes train, how exercise promotes health across the population, and how the principles of sport science are used in everything from elite performance support to community health programmes. The field is broad and evidence-based, and the skills it develops are valued in sport, healthcare, education, and beyond.

At Chester, sport and exercise sciences prides itself on approachable staff and varied teaching strategies that external examiners and students consistently praise. The student-centred approach produces graduates with both subject expertise and career potential, and the practical and applied nature of the course is a defining feature. You will develop your understanding of the scientific foundations of sport and exercise through a combination of laboratory, field, and classroom-based learning.

The programme includes a year abroad, broadening your perspective and giving you the opportunity to engage with sport science in an international context. The degree runs over three years full-time, with a typical entry tariff of 136 points.

Graduates of sport and exercise sciences programmes pursue careers in sports coaching, strength and conditioning, performance analysis, health and fitness, sport development, exercise physiology, and rehabilitation. The scientific training is also valued in roles in public health, healthcare support, and research. Many graduates go on to postgraduate study in specific areas of sport science, physiotherapy, sport psychology, or nutrition, where the rigorous scientific foundation of the undergraduate degree provides the preparation needed for specialist professional training.