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Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University

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(4.2)

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QualificationBachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
LocationCanterbury
Study modeFull Time
Start dateSep 2026
Duration4 Year
QualificationBachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
LocationMain Site
Study modeFull Time
Start dateSep 2026
Duration4 Year
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Location

Canterbury

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Full Time

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Start date

Sep 2026

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4 Year

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100% of our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science students were in work or further study 15 months after finishing their course.

(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025)


Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.

Unlock the science behind human performance with a Sport and Exercise Science degree from Canterbury Christ Church University. If you’re passionate about sport, health, and the science that drives elite performance and wellbeing, this course is your next step. Taught by expert staff in our cutting-edge labs and training facilities, you'll explore how the body and mind respond to physical activity. You’ll gain hands-on experience with the latest sport science technology and develop practical, professional skills that are highly valued in careers across sport, health, fitness, and exercise science.


What you’ll learn

- Explore a range of topics, from anatomy to sociology. - Analyse human movement and performance as you learn the scientific techniques involved in biomechanics. - Apply psychology to understand motivation, behaviour, and the impact of cognition and emotion. - Develop research skills to investigate key topics in sports science, fitness and health. - Train in real-world environments to build the practical and communication skills needed for careers in sports coaching, personal training, and health promotion. - Gain an appreciation of the social structures, cultural influences, group dynamics and interactional encounters that enhance and restrict participation and enjoyment in sport, exercise, and physical activity. Whether you’re aiming to become a sport scientist, work in elite performance, or support public health through physical activity, this degree will equip you with the knowledge and experience to make a real difference. You’ll graduate ready for the workplace or further study, with a strong foundation in the science of sport and exercise.


Accreditation

Our labs are accredited by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. You’ll have access to cutting-edge equipment, including eye-tracking technology, 3D motion-capture systems, gas-analysis equipment and an altitude chamber.

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WUSCA Student ranking
66th/91
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Complete University Guide ranking
92nd
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Complete University Guide Sports Science ranking
64th
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What students say
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Tash
Canterbury Christ Church University
Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year
The administration team has been quite a downfall of this university as well as the fact that many different teams within the university do not communicate with each other. There’s is a need for a more cohesive approach between teams and clear guidelines on policy’s and procedures for both staff and students so that everyone is on the same page and understands exactly what needs to happen in certain situations. For example there is no clear guidance on deferring, interruptions, what this means for staff and students and what the process is regarding this. This is just one aspect that needs improvement and I feel that there should be a need for all staff to undergo training regarding this so they are not only able to support students better with this process but also other staff members. This is the same for other processes within the university, there should be more communication and a cohesive approach to support students and give them the best experience at university.
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Phoebe Richardson
Canterbury Christ Church University
Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year
My favourite part about the uni is the community of sports. I love Wednesday games and socials at the student union. Through this I have made so many friends and become much more confident!! The library is also amazing and a great place to study. The environment is great! The only issue I have had so far is the lack of support on some assignments, however, I got there in the end and lecturers have taken feedback on board. Overall, I love it here!
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Heidi Baker
Canterbury Christ Church University
Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year
Great location, near to the town. The student life is amazing and the student union space is out of this world. Sometimes the lectures aren’t great but the support is amazing. Lectures need to work on how they lecture not just presenting from a power point, that’s not helpful how are they getting the info to us
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Alexandra Calleja
Canterbury Christ Church University
Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year
University is great and gets loads of support from lecturers etc. unfortunately outside of lectures no student life is it’s covid couldn’t really make friends
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Will Richards
Canterbury Christ Church University
Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year
The best aspects of University has been the support and networking that have come across my path. As my course is more practical, the experience in the field outside of a University environment has helped my development massively, along with the academic perspective. The location is a positive as it is ideal to get to and very easy to find specific rooms. The only negatives of the course I have found is sometimes a lack of clarity in the assessment briefs throughout the first two years of studies, they have lacked clarity and not been clear which has led me down a route that was wrong at times. However, this has improved in my final year of studies with assignments being clear and tasks being clear for us to follow.
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Tuition fees
Student living
£17,000 per year
Students from International

Accommodation - Initial GBP 115 pre-payment online.

DATA SOURCE:
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Alaska
Canterbury Christ Church University
Reviewed: 24/11/22
Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year
Fantastic place to study. Lecturers are really passionate and want you to succeed. The campus is great, loads of places to study but the sports facilities are not on campus. Canterbury is a brilliant city but can be expensive.
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Will Richards
Canterbury Christ Church University
Reviewed: 25/11/22
Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year
The best aspects of University has been the support and networking that have come across my path. As my course is more practical, the experience in the field outside of a University environment has helped my development massively, along with the academic perspective. The location is a positive as it is ideal to get to and very easy to find specific rooms. The only negatives of the course I have found is sometimes a lack of clarity in the assessment briefs throughout the first two years of studies, they have lacked clarity and not been clear which has led me down a route that was wrong at times. However, this has improved in my final year of studies with assignments being clear and tasks being clear for us to follow.
Read full review
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Alexandra Calleja
Canterbury Christ Church University
Reviewed: 27/11/22
Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year
University is great and gets loads of support from lecturers etc. unfortunately outside of lectures no student life is it’s covid couldn’t really make friends
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Alex Ellis
Canterbury Christ Church University
Reviewed: 24/11/22
Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year
Lectures are fun, Lecturers are very helpful and easy to get along with. The course itself is very interesting and will only get more interesting as as we progress to more modules. Loving it so far
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Heidi Baker
Canterbury Christ Church University
Reviewed: 22/11/23
Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year
Great location, near to the town. The student life is amazing and the student union space is out of this world. Sometimes the lectures aren’t great but the support is amazing. Lectures need to work on how they lecture not just presenting from a power point, that’s not helpful how are they getting the info to us
Read full review
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Tash
Canterbury Christ Church University
Reviewed: 31/01/24
Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year
The administration team has been quite a downfall of this university as well as the fact that many different teams within the university do not communicate with each other. There’s is a need for a more cohesive approach between teams and clear guidelines on policy’s and procedures for both staff and students so that everyone is on the same page and understands exactly what needs to happen in certain situations. For example there is no clear guidance on deferring, interruptions, what this means for staff and students and what the process is regarding this. This is just one aspect that needs improvement and I feel that there should be a need for all staff to undergo training regarding this so they are not only able to support students better with this process but also other staff members. This is the same for other processes within the university, there should be more communication and a cohesive approach to support students and give them the best experience at university.
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Canterbury Christ Church University

Established in 1962, Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) is renowned for its industry-responsive courses, trainin...

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Canterbury Christ Church University
N Holmes RdCanterburyKentCT1 1QUUnited Kingdom
Nearest train station:Canterbury West 0.4 miles away
Nearest tube station:Upminster 25.5 miles away
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