Sport and Exercise Science is becoming one of the most popular subjects for undergraduates and provides excellent career opportunities. Advances in the sports industry and the growth of competition have made a scientific approach to sport fundamental to monitoring and improving performance.

This programme allows you to use a scientific approach to analyse performance in sport and exercise and to develop academic and professional skills which you can use to find employment in this expanding field. Science subjects studied include physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition.

100% of the course team are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
1 member of staff has a University's Distinguished Teaching Award Fellowship
15 members of the course team were included in the submission for the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. Overall, our research attained a rating 100% in both Impact & Environment in categories including world leading and internationally excellent research, reflecting our emphasis on research selectivity and quality.
Several members of staff have received funding for teaching & learning related initiatives. Examples include HEIF awards, FDTL Awards, Fusion project, CIES, Invest NI and Play board developments.

Graduates from this course are now working for:

Institutes of Sport
NGBs of Sport
Performa Sports
STATSports
Various Leisure Centres
IRISH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
PwC
Job roles
With this degree you could become:

PE Teacher
Performance Analyst & GPS
Sports Coach
Sports Scientist Professional
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Sports Nutritionist
Sport Psychologist
Career options
Career Destination Statistics indicate a significant number of sports graduates go on to study the PGCE in Physical Education, while a further 5 – 10% pursue other postgraduate qualifications both at Ulster University and at other institutions in the UK and abroad. A growing number of graduates gain employment in the leisure industry, with a significant proportion of each cohort embarking on careers in areas unrelated to sport. The extensive placement programme allows the course team to remain in touch with the needs of employers. Students completing this programme would be equipped to undertake postgraduate study on a growing number of taught MSc's in the sport and exercise sciences. Opportunities for MPhil/DPhil level studies may be available for those who demonstrate the requisite abilities.