Our BSc Sport and Exercise Science degree is designed to challenge you to examine the fascinating role science plays within sport and exercise. As one of a handful of sport and exercise degree programmes delivered within a Faculty of Medicine in the UK, you will have the opportunity to study within an academically rigorous environment, that nurtures the merging of scientific knowledge, hands-on practical experience, and professional practice. Through a combination of theory and practice, this course will enable you to develop real-world, lab-based practical skills in preparation for employment in the sport, exercise, and health sector.

Endorsement for this programme is being sought from the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).

Course overview

Sport and exercise scientists are in increasing demand given the efforts of health officials to encourage participation in exercise and physical activity, and the drive of professional athletes to maximise their potential.

What is Sport and Exercise Science?

Sport and Exercise Science is the application of the scientific principles to sport and exercise contexts. Sport and Exercise Scientists are interested in using these scientific principles to answer important questions that can have a significant and positive impact on individual performers, teams, and wider society.

Work placement year

In an increasingly competitive job market, employers are seeking to recruit employees who have high-level knowledge, skills and an understanding of the workplace. Our programme offers the opportunity for you to gain familiarisation with the professional working environment, develop professional contacts and apply the skills and theories you have learnt.

Foundation year

Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, providing a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree, and with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete your Foundation Year.

This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, give you a better understanding of higher education and, perhaps most importantly of all, build your confidence.

Your future career

95% of Keele students are in employment or further study within 15 months of finishing their studies (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2019/20)

On successful completion of this programme you will be prepared for employment or further study in a wide range of sport or exercise contexts. You will develop an in-depth understanding of how the human body responds to physical activity, exercise, and training to enhance performance and improve health. The design and delivery of the programme includes opportunities for self-selected industry-based, experiential learning in the second and third year. It also reflects the real-word, diverse professional contribution within the wider sport, health and physical activity sector providing you with an opportunity to not only shape yourself in terms of personal and professional development, but also to contribute to the development and future growth sport and exercise science in the UK.