Overview

You’ll study behavioural, physical and life sciences on this practice-based Sport and Exercise Science (Hons) degree from Leeds Beckett University .

As part of this course, you’ll:

Gain an evidence-based appreciation of biomechanics, nutrition, physiology and psychology and their use within sport and exercise environments

Take part in practical sessions examining oxygen consumption, blood lactate and glucose concentration, body composition and dietary analysis, ECG, power output, human motion analysis and exercise cognition

Use scientific processes to question and problem solve. You could explore why athletes might not respond to training as expected, plan dietary strategies for the general population, or use movement analysis to understand why athletes might get injured

Career opportunities:

This university has a strong track record of preparing students for employment and further study within sport and exercise science.

Graduates have gone on to work in a variety of settings, including high-performance sport, the health and fitness industry, health education, exercise referral and teaching.

Studying this course will also provide an excellent foundation for postgraduate study in sport and exercise science and related fields. You could study subjects including sport and exercise psychology, dietetics, strength and conditioning, physiotherapy, public health and many others.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physiology of the Human Body

Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics of Human Movement

Personal, Professional and Academic Development in Sport and Exercise

The Sport and Exercise Scientist in Action

Nutrition and Biochemistry for Health and Exercise

Human Behaviour in Sport and Exercise

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

54

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology View 74 other Bachelors in Kinesiology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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54

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 112-128 points required.

GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass overall with 112-128 UCAS tariff points in a relevant subject.

T Levels: Pass overall with 112-128 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core, in a relevant subject.

International baccalaureate: 112-128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above and should include at least one science subject.

DBS Check: An enhanced criminal history (DBS) check maybe required. Therefore international applicants, those without British Citizenship and British Citizens with a significant period of overseas residency will therefore require a criminal records check or certificate of good conduct from their home/overseas country.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16840 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time tuition fees:

UK: £81.58 per credit

International: £140.33 per credit

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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