Coleraine,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Sport, Physical Activity and Health with optional placement year in Londonderry United Kingdom | Ulster University
Ulster University
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Londonderry United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,840
(c. USD21,213.09)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Exploring health-enhancing physical activity from physiological, behavioral, social, cultural, and nutritional viewpoints for the general public. There's growing acknowledgment that regular exercise positively impacts health and wellness, with active lifestyles offering significant societal and economic advantages. Developed jointly with the School of Sport and School of Nursing, this program prepares knowledgeable professionals capable of designing, implementing, and managing sports, physical activity, and health programs. Well-documented public health concerns like obesity, hypertension, elevated cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes are exacerbated by physical inactivity—a key factor in 17 chronic illnesses. WHO statistics reveal inactivity causes 3.2 million global deaths annually, ranking as the fourth highest mortality risk factor.
Consistent exercise delivers proven physical, mental, and social health advantages. However, activity rates in Northern Ireland and Great Britain stay concerningly low, with under 40% meeting official recommendations and certain groups maintaining alarmingly inactive routines.
This program deepens understanding of both the scientific foundations and practical approaches for promoting beneficial physical activity. Students examine how physiological, behavioral, social, cultural, and nutritional factors influence individual and community health through sports and exercise. Graduates gain comprehensive expertise to professionally encourage active lifestyles while decreasing sedentary habits.
Full-Time
3 year degree or 4 year option including placement
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A level
CCC to include grade C in one subject from Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, PE, Psychology, Sports Studies, Double Award Science, Life and Health Science
Applied General Qualifications
BTEC must in a Science or Sports related discipline.
QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2012 Suite)
Award profile of DMM
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2016 Suite)
Award profile of MMM
QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma (2012 Suite)
Award profile of DM plus A Level Grade C
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma (2016 Suite)
Award profile of MM plus A Level Grade C
QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Introductory Diploma (2012 Suite)
Award profile of M plus A Level Grades CC
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate (2016 Suite)
Award profile of M plus A Level Grades CC
International Baccalaureate
International Baccalaureate (Diploma) with a minimum 24 points with 12 points at the higher level
Above to include higher or subsidiary level in Maths, English and a science subject at Grade 4 or above
Access to Higher Education (HE)
Access must in a Science or Sports related discipline
Overall profile of 55% to include 55% in one Level 3 Science module. Must also include 20 credit level 2 Maths module, passed at 40% or successful completion of the NICATS Maths as part of pre-2021 Access Diploma. (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course)
Overall profile of 45 credits at merit (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course)
GCSE
GCSE Profile to include Grade C/4 or above in English, Maths and a Science subject
Essential Skills Level 2 Numeracy/Application of Number will NOTbe accepted as an alternative to GCSE Maths
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
CCC to include grade C in one subject from Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, PE, Psychology, Sports Studies, Double Award Science, Life and Health Science
Applied General Qualifications
BTEC must in a Science or Sports related discipline.
QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2012 Suite)
Award profile of DMM
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2016 Suite)
Award profile of MMM
QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma (2012 Suite)
Award profile of DM plus A Level Grade C
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma (2016 Suite)
Award profile of MM plus A Level Grade C
QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Introductory Diploma (2012 Suite)
Award profile of M plus A Level Grades CC
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate (2016 Suite)
Award profile of M plus A Level Grades CC
International Baccalaureate
International Baccalaureate (Diploma) with a minimum 24 points with 12 points at the higher level
Above to include higher or subsidiary level in Maths, English and a science subject at Grade 4 or above
Access to Higher Education (HE)
Access must in a Science or Sports related discipline
Overall profile of 55% to include 55% in one Level 3 Science module. Must also include 20 credit level 2 Maths module, passed at 40% or successful completion of the NICATS Maths as part of pre-2021 Access Diploma. (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course)
Overall profile of 45 credits at merit (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course)
GCSE
GCSE Profile to include Grade C/4 or above in English, Maths and a Science subject
Essential Skills Level 2 Numeracy/Application of Number will NOTbe accepted as an alternative to GCSE Maths
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
Tuition
GBP
15,840