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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sport & Exercise Science course at Burnley College.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 02SX
Here's what Burnley College says about its Sport & Exercise Science course.
Turn your passion in sport and exercise into a career. Develop an expert understanding of human movement. Explore the health benefits of exercise. Discover the challenges of transforming elite athletes into world champions.
Looking for a rewarding yet challenging career in sport? Study our Sport and Exercise Science degree. Focus on improving sporting performance to help individuals achieve their personal potential. From turning a great athlete into a global star, to assisting a patient work their way out of chronic conditions.
You’ll study a range of modules that draw from physiology, psychology and biomechanics. This gives you an in depth understanding of the human body. You can shape the modules to focus on either Health and Fitness or Performance. We support you with building your industry experience at university. Our rich industry connections will allow you to work with professional athletes at some of the country’s leading sports teams. Then, in your final year, you’ll tackle a research project. This gives you a deep dive into an area of sport and exercise science that interests you most. This prepares you for work in the industry or for further study.
Source: Burnley College
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Sport, Fitness and Public Services
Location
Burnley College | Burnley
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Sport and exercise sciences
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year |
| Scotland | £9,250 per year |
| Wales | £9,250 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,250 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,250 per year |
| EU | £9,250 per year |
The modules you will study
Year 1 Introduction to Biomechanics in Sport Principles of Physiology & Scientific Enquiry Introduction to Psychology in Sport & Exercise Planning and Instructing Exercise for Health & Fitness Functional Anatomy Year 2 Applied Physiology & Scientific Enquiry (Compulsory) Sport Biomechanics (Compulsory) Sport & Exercise Psychology (Compulsory) Remaining 40 credits from: Performance Nutrition Advanced Principles of Exercise & Training Common Sports Injuries & Injury Prevention Applied Performance Analysis Year 3 Applied Physiology & Scientific Enquiry (Compulsory) Sport Biomechanics (Compulsory) Sport & Exercise Psychology (Compulsory) Remaining 40 credits from: Performance Nutrition Advanced Principles of Exercise & Training Common Sports Injuries & Injury Prevention Applied Performance Analysis
How you will be assessed
Learning And Assessment You’ll learn through a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study. Extensive resources are available to support your studies, from well-equipped classrooms to our own virtual learning environment, Blackboard. A variety of assessment methods are used, including coursework, case studies, presentations, examinations and reflective portfolios
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