Overview

At the Sport and Exercise Science (Hons) programme offered by The Open University UK you’ll explore the core disciplines of biomechanics, physiology and psychology, helping you make sense of how people move, think and perform. You’ll investigate real-world case studies, analyse data and apply the scientific principles required to optimise performance, improve health and reduce injury risks. Along the way, you’ll build the valuable skills needed to work with athletes, equipping you with the expertise and confidence to influence performance and pursue a rewarding career in the sector.

Key Facts

Gain in-depth knowledge of the three core disciplines: physiology, biomechanics, and psychology
Build evidence-based knowledge in areas such as strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, and athlete monitoring
Engage in immersive content produced in our state-of-the-art extended-reality studios
Analyse real-life data and apply your knowledge to authentic scenarios
Develop essential skills for sport and exercise settings, including communication and leadership

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Active bodies: introducing the study of sport and exercise

Working effectively in sport and exercise

Athletic development: a psychological perspective

Sport

Exercise
Coaching

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-10 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 16 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

You don’t need a formal qualification in English to study with the OU. But you will need a reasonable standard of written and spoken English so you can make best use of study materials, communicate effectively with your tutor or fellow students, and seek help from other OU staff.
To secure your place, you need to register – don't worry; there's nothing to pay at this stage. Go to your chosen qualification, select your preferred start date, and click 'Register Now'.
They will ask you to select the module you intend to study in your first year. Some modules on your chosen qualification will be compulsory, while others may be selected from a list of options.
To complete your registration, you'll need to confirm your payment method.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8840 GBP / year

≈ 8840 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8176 GBP / year

≈ 8176 GBP / year

Additional Details

National Part-time: £4,088 per year
International Part-time: £4,420 per year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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