Sport and Exercise Science (with foundation year) BSc (Hons)

Your foundation year is the start of your journey where you’ll be introduced to scientific aspects of sport, exercise, and physical activity for health. You’ll take part in lots of practical sessions to apply your theory, developing skills sought by employers and preparing you for potential postgraduate study.<br/><br/>Building on your passion for sport and exercise, we’ll support you in understanding the how and the why of optimising athletic performance.<br/><br/>The course covers various disciplines, including psychology, physiology, biomechanics, performance analysis and nutrition. You’ll get hands-on and apply your knowledge to real-world challenges in our excellent lab facilities.<br/><br/>More than 30 sports and leisure organisations support this course, including the British Olympic Association, Derby Rugby Club, and<br/>the British Association for Sport and Exercise Science. These links get you valuable industry experience alongside learning the theory.<br/><br/>**Sport and Wellbeing Academy**<br/>Each year a number of our Sport Science students get the chance to work in our Sport and Wellbeing Academy. This exciting opportunity allows you to apply some of the theory youve learned in a real-world environment and develop the skills needed for working in industry. Working alongside our experienced Senior Exercise Practitioners youll have the opportunity to deliver exercise programmes to help improve the health and wellbeing of the local community.<br/><br/>You can also work with local schools to implement The Daily Mile which improves the fitness and concentration of their pupils. NTUs sports teams are currently in the top ten in the BUCS league (British Universities and Colleges Sport). Our aim is to reach the top and working in the Academy gives you the opportunity to work with our teams on their training, performance and nutrition to make this dream a reality.<br/><br/>**BASES Endorsement**<br/>This course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. This endorsement recognises the high quality teaching on this course and its relevance to industry, putting you in a great place when you graduate.

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a university like no other – their combination of world-class facilities, quality teaching, award-winning student support and a buzzing student community provides a student experience like no other. <br/><br/>Ranked 2nd in the UK for Student Life (University Compare 2026), NTU is a place that everyone can call home. Artisanal chefs can perfect their choux buns in industry-standard kitchens, athletes can test their skills at local sports clubs & major stadiums, and lawyers can build up their confidence in the mock courtroom. With over 130 clubs and societies to choose from, you'll also have the chance to try out new activities and meet people from across the globe.<br/><br/>NTU is based in the Midlands, the cheapest region to live as a student in England (National Student Money Survey 2023). With over 60,000 students, it’s compact, friendly, and well-located, and offers amazing experiences, life-changing opportunities, and a unique spirit. <br/><br/>Start your NTU journey this September with guaranteed accommodation (T&C's apply). <br/><br/>"Coming here was the best decision I ever made; the course is fantastic, everything has been really easy, and I honestly couldn't see myself anywhere else now."<br/>Katie Hewiston, BA (Hons) Fashion Management