Sport and Exercise Science (Hons) Birmingham City University

Overview

The Sport and Exercise Science (Hons) at Birmingham City University provides students with the scientific foundation and practical skills required to excel as practitioners in the global sports industry. This programme examines how disciplines such as nutrition, psychology, and biomechanics are applied to enhance athletic performance and improve public health outcomes.

Why Sport and Exercise Science (Hons) at Birmingham City University?

• Study at the world-class Alexander Stadium, featuring state-of-the-art physiology labs and environmental chambers.
• Benefit from professional endorsement by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES).
• Access a £5 million investment in cutting-edge resources and specialist digital technologies.
• Gain industry experience through an optional professional placement year in the UK or abroad.
• Learn from expert staff and guest lecturers currently working within the high-performance sport sector.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18570 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Academic Skills for Sport and Exercise
• Becoming a Practitioner in Sport and Exercise
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Sport and Exercise Nutrition
• Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
• Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Athlete Profiling
• Research Skills and Data Analysis
• Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
• Science of Strength and Conditioning

Careers with Sport and Exercise Science (Hons)

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles within the sport and exercise industry, ranging from supporting elite athletes to working in public health and wellbeing. The programme provides a strong foundation for careers in performance analysis, strength and conditioning, and exercise prescription. Many students also progress to postgraduate specialisations in sport nutrition or advanced research.