With a practical emphasis on the latest sports science, you’ll learn about psychology, physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, strength and conditioning and performance analysis to help you give future sports stars the winning edge.

You’ll also learn about health issues from internationally acknowledged experts, giving you the real-world experience to qualify for public health roles.

With access to sports laboratory and testing equipment in our specialist sport and teaching facility, this is a course that focuses on practical hands-on training to set you up for a career in sports science.

Studying sport and exercise science at Northumbria, you’ll be following in the footsteps of the sporting elite, including Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton, double Commonwealth champion swimmer Chris Cook, international volleyball player Andy Clayton, and England international rugby union player Jamie Noon.

You’ll be equipped with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to work in a variety of roles associated with sports science and performance coaching, including strength and conditioning, exercise physiology, sports therapy and sports coaching.