Exercise, Health and Rehabilitation Science BSc (Hons)

<strong>A Brighton Exercise, Health and Rehabilitation Science degree prepares you for a variety of rewarding careers where you’ll help people to overcome challenges and play a crucial role in promoting health and wellbeing.</strong> <br/><br/>The course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) – the professional development body for the UK’s sport and physical activity sector. CIMSPA endorsement confirms that the course meets industry standards and will provide you with the knowledge and skills that employers have identified as most valuable. <br/><br/>You’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. The course is packed with opportunities to gain real-world experience, including an optional paid placement year, working with real clients in the community, plus hands-on experience throughout your degree in our exercise rehabilitation gym and sport science labs. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. <br/><br/>Brighton graduates work in both the NHS and private sector as health and wellbeing advisers, cardiac scientists and respiratory and cardiac physiologists. <br/><br/><strong>Top reasons to choose this course</strong><br/>• Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Sport courses at Brighton have received the 3-star ‘Enhancing’ grade for quality from CIMSPA.  <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Practical hands-on experience in our accredited labs and sport and exercise facilities. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Work placement opportunities allow you to gain professional experience and make valuable industry contacts. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Opportunities to work directly with clients. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Choice of option modules to tailor the course to your interests and career aspirations. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop the expertise to work with people with varied needs, including those with long-term conditions, sports injuries and disabilities. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn with experts and innovative researchers. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Brighton is 8th in the UK for sport science courses – Guardian University Guide 2025. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Why Brighton is a great place to study Exercise, Health and Rehabilitation Science</strong><br/>Brighton is less than an hour from central London, and Brighton & Hove Albion FC’s stadium is right next door to our Falmer campus where you’ll be studying. The city hosts many large-scale sporting events, including the UK’s third largest marathon, and was chosen as a host city for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. <br/><br/>Brighton is named one of the best cities on the planet and the third best city in the UK by Time Out.