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You'll explore how people react and adjust to sports and physical activity across different environments, while gaining skills to create strategies that enhance performance and support wellbeing for diverse populations. This dynamic, practical program has earned accreditation from the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (BUES), recognizing courses that equip students with essential professional knowledge and skills.Program highlightsA £6 million investment in your future - We've channeled significant resources into state-of-the-art facilities and equipment at our Walsall Campus to ensure your success. Our focus is developing skilled professionals ready to create meaningful impact.Top-ranked in the West Midlands for Student Satisfaction: (The Complete University Guide, 2025 Subject League Tables) exceptional teaching quality - our outstanding student feedback reflects our dedication We deliver education that produces remarkable outcomes.UK Top 10 for Student Satisfaction (The Complete University Guide: 2025 Subject League Tables) your success drives us - these rankings demonstrate the caliber of education you'll experience at the University of Wolverhampton. 1. Our sport science labs feature advanced technology including 3D motion analysis systems and climate-controlled chambers2. Gain practical experience by collaborating with professional sports organizations, clubs, and university teams throughout your studies. Partnership opportunities include Wolverhampton Wanderers, Walsall FC, and GB Judo3. Specialized career modules help you identify professional pathways in sport science while developing skills for competitive graduate employment4. Optional year-long placement opportunities, including international options. Previous students have secured placements in Spain, France, Canada, and the US5. Learn from academics who incorporate world-class research into teaching. Global research connections provide pathways to postgraduate study with international partners.
Typical entry requirement: 96 UCAS points
A Levels - grades CCC  (at least one A Level should normally be in a Science subject (e.g. Applied Science; Biology; Human Biology; Physics; Chemistry; Environmental Science, Psychology, Health and Social Care or PE)
BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM in a Sport and/or Science subject
BTEC L3 Diploma - grades DD in a Sport and/or Science subject
Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)
1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activities or 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Sports Performance and Excellence - grade Distinction
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Successful completion of the International Foundation Year in Education, Health and Wellbeing 
IELTS - Overall Score of 6.0 with no component less than 5.5 TOEFL IBT - Overall Score of 60 with no component score less than 20.