Overview

Sports Performance (Hons) at University of Gloucestershire is hands-on from day one, blending science theory with access to research labs, data analysis tools, and performance tracking software used by professional teams.

This course will equip you with all the skills needed to secure your dream job within sport. You’ll gain experience through placements with academy teams, county-level clubs, professional teams and top athletes.

Alongside your studies earn industry recognised coaching and sports science qualifications, so you’ll graduate ready for an exciting career in sports performance and coaching.

Careers

Graduates of our Sports Performance course at UoG go on to thrive in a wide range of roles. Roles include sports performance scientists, where you’d design and implement strategies to push athletes to their limits.

If data is your thing, you could become a performance or data analyst, using advanced analytics to fine-tune tactics and training within sports teams.

You could also become a sports coach, strength & conditioning coach, or fitness trainer, working with individuals and teams to enhance performance and prevent injuries. Or, if teaching is your calling, you can use this degree as a pathway to become a PE Teacher.

You may consider progression into postgraduate study and research, gaining additional qualifications to become an exercise physiologist, biomechanist, nutrition coach, or sport psychologist.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Research Skills for Sport and Exercise Science
Performance Analysis
Sports Injuries
Managing High Performance Sport
Science of Athletic Performance
Data Analytics for Sport and Exercise

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 564 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

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105

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80

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4.5

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

104 – 112 UCAS tariff points
GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required.
We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants, although some entry requirements may still apply for professionally accredited courses. We accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas and make offers on an individual basis.

Tuition Fees

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10050 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cheltenham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Additional Details

Living costs

Cheltenham

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