Cardiff,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science in Pontypridd United Kingdom | University of South Wales
University of South Wales
|
Pontypridd United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,260
(c. USD20,436.34)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our Sport and Exercise Science degree, accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), boasts strong graduate employment prospects with diverse career pathways. Graduates can pursue roles in teaching, coaching, strength and conditioning, or research. The program explores the physiological, biomechanical, and psychological elements behind peak athletic performance, alongside examining exercise's impact on health and disease prevention. Throughout your studies, you'll gain hands-on experience in our cutting-edge physiology, nutrition, and biomechanics labs, developing practical skills essential for professional practice. A distinctive feature of this program is access to our environmental chamber, where you'll study how extreme temperatures and high-altitude conditions affect performance and physiological adaptation. Additionally, you can earn REPs certifications in fitness instruction, personal training, and exercise referral at no extra cost - these industry-recognized qualifications significantly boost your career prospects. Career opportunities span health science, clinical practice, performance analysis, sports development, school/community coaching, fitness evaluation, and leisure management. The degree also provides a foundation for postgraduate studies and research careers.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Typical A-Level Offer
BBC to include one A Level in Science, Mathematics, Physical Education or Psychology but to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical Welsh BACC Offer
Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BB at A Level to include one A Level in Science, Mathematics, Physical Education or Psychology but to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical BTEC Offer
BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical Access to HE Offer
Pass the Access to HE Diploma in Sport/Science with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points
IELTS - 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component. TOEFL - 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition).
BBC to include one A Level in Science, Mathematics, Physical Education or Psychology but to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical Welsh BACC Offer
Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BB at A Level to include one A Level in Science, Mathematics, Physical Education or Psychology but to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical BTEC Offer
BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical Access to HE Offer
Pass the Access to HE Diploma in Sport/Science with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points
IELTS - 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component. TOEFL - 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition).
Tuition
GBP
15,260