Sport and Exercise Sciences (BSc Hons)

Designed for students seeking a rigorous grounding in human performance, this BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Sciences covers physiology, biomechanics, performance analysis, and applied research. Practical learning is central to the programme, with students undertaking placements at professional clubs and organisations — including Cheltenham Town FC, Bristol City FC, and Hawk-Eye — alongside hands-on laboratory work in areas such as blood sampling, 3D motion analysis, and big data interpretation. The course is aligned with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and supports elite athletes through a partnership with the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS).

Delivered full-time and campus-based at the University of Gloucestershire's Oxstalls site in Gloucester, the programme runs over three years and leads to a BSc (Hons) degree. Facilities include an environmental chamber, near-infrared spectroscopy and electromyography technology, and an international-standard sports arena. The course scored 100% for academic support and 99% for learning opportunities in the National Student Survey 2025, and the university's sports science provision is ranked 13th in the UK for graduate prospects by the Complete University Guide 2026.