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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Sport, Physical Activity & Health Promotion

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sport, Physical Activity & Health Promotion course at Oxford Brookes University.

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A level

One science subject is required. Examples of science subjects that will be considered include: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physical Education, Physics and Psychology.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Oxford Brookes University. These students are taking Sport, Physical Activity & Health Promotion or another course from the same subject area.

Sport and exercise sciences
SubjectGrade
Physical EducationC
PsychologyC
BiologyD
GeographyB
Business StudiesC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: C695

Here's what Oxford Brookes University says about its Sport, Physical Activity & Health Promotion course.

How can you use sport and exercise to improve people’s health and improve their quality of life? How do you adapt physical exercise for various clinical populations? What part do attitudes to nutrition play?

These are some of the important lifestyle questions you’ll be covering in our Sport, Physical Activity and Health Promotion degree.

Having consulted widely with leaders in the healthcare sector, we’ve been able to design the course so it addresses the key issues faced by society today. Plus, our team’s research expertise informs their teaching and keeps you up to date with latest developments.

Our practical work placements with local healthcare and community organisations mean that when you apply for jobs, employers will see you have first-hand experience of what being a health practitioner really means.

And the course acts as a great springboard for a career in different areas of the healthcare and fitness industry. Whether you’re working with clinical populations or the general public, you’ll be able to show how health and wellbeing makes a difference

Source: Oxford Brookes University

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Sport, Physical Activity & Health Promotion at Oxford Brookes University.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Sport, Health Sciences and Social Work

Location

Main Site | Oxford

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Sport and exercise sciences

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
International£18,250 per year

Oxford Brookes University student reviews

(3.5)
Based on 69 reviews from Oxford Brookes University's students and alumni
5 star
17%
4 star
28%
3 star
47%
2 star
7%
1 star
2%
All reviews

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1st year student

1 year ago

Five stars: Excellent

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1st year student

1 year ago

Support was more than I expected from teachers to tutors to helpers to the student nurse and also from elder students. Their my were always ready to help and students knew where to go and who to ask questions from.

(5)
Support

1st year student

1 year ago

There are a range of facilities such as computers, books and practical equipments.

(5)
Facilities

1st year student

1 year ago

My course is exactly as described on the universities website. Itu2019s brilliant for anyone interested in science particularly biology like me and all the parts of the human body and their function within the immune system. The practicals are vey fun and interesting and the tutors answer student qu...

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1st year student

1 year ago

I believe my university is very good, since itu2019s welcoming to all cultures and backgrounds itu2019s within an ideal location which is easily accessible. The library is very spacious and informative and I can easily study there for all my exams since I find studying alone to be more beneficial.

(5)
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1st year student

1 year ago

It’s a wonderful university to study with good student support and inclusive as well

(5)
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Oxford Brookes University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Oxford Brookes University students who took the Sport, Physical Activity & Health Promotion course - or another course in the same subject area.

Sport and exercise sciences

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

91%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

98%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

95%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

91%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

95%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

90%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

87%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

87%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

78%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

89%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

87%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

88%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

99%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

85%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

95%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

89%

med

How well organised is your course?

92%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

73%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

80%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

85%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

78%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

91%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

84%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

54%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

86%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

83%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Oxford Brookes University. These students are taking Sport, Physical Activity & Health Promotion or another course from the same subject area.

Sport and exercise sciences
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female44%Male56%
Where students come from
International5%UK95%
Student performance
2:1 or above48%
Number of students260
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Oxford Brookes University graduates who took Sport, Physical Activity & Health Promotion - or another course in the same subject area.

Sport and exercise sciences

Graduate statistics

50%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

95%

In work, study or other activity

75%

Say it fits with future plans

55%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Elementary occupations

10%

Teaching Professionals

5%

Administrative occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Oxford Brookes University graduates who took Sport, Physical Activity & Health Promotion - or another course in the same subject area.

Sport and exercise sciences

Earnings

£21.2k

First year after graduation

£26.8k

Third year after graduation

£29.5k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Sport, Physical Activity & Health Promotion.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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