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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year)
Teesside University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) course at Teesside University.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Teesside University. These students are taking Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | U |
| Physical Education | B |
| Biology | E |
| Mathematics | D |
| Chemistry | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C600
Here's what Teesside University says about its Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) course.
Course overview: This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1. Sport and exercise science involves the practical application of scientific principles from different disciplines (physiology, psychology, biomechanics, motor learning and sociology) to improve sports performance and the health and wellbeing of society.
You will learn how sport and exercise science principles can improve sports performance and sports coaching, and how this knowledge can support the health and wellbeing of society. The course emphasises practical experience, teamwork and communication, digital skills and a global perspective to prepare you for the workplace, and understanding and using research.
Top reasons to study this course
- Facilities: cutting-edge equipment and laboratory space gives you the practical skills you need to assess performance in sports and exercise, and includes: an outdoor 3G astro turf, advanced laboratories for fitness testing (VO2 max, blood sampling), technique analysis (3D motion analysis), and strength and conditioning.
- Work experience: a wide range of work experience opportunities including placements and internships with sports clubs (regional and national) and external partners (public health exercise referral schemes) helps you build important professional and personal networks
- Work experience: outside of your studies Teesside Sport offers performance sport scholarships, opportunities to join University and/or campus sport teams; volunteering or working in The Gym and sports facilities.
- Staff expertise: the teaching and technical team have worked with athletes and coaches across youth development programmes, professional and elite sport.
- Professional accreditation: the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences has endorsed this course. This degree encourages students to develop as a sport and exercise scientist and understand how their skills apply to sports performance and health-based settings. Students are provided a range of applied opportunities both in lab and field-based environments.
After the course: You are introduced to a wide range of employers and help you plan your career in pathways such as teaching PE, sports coaching, strength and conditioning and personal training, exercise referral, the health and fitness industry and others. This degree will equip you with a range of skills, competencies and knowledge for embarking on a successful career. It is important to recognise the broad range of professional roles and industries related to the field of sport and exercise science. Examples of these roles include: secondary school PE teacher, primary school teacher, exercise referral specialist, sports development officer, coach, performance analyst, health promotion specialist, researcher, lecturer, manager (through a graduate scheme), clinical cardiac or high-performance physiologist, biomechanist, sport scientist, fitness instructor or personal trainer, owner of a lifestyle business.
Source: Teesside University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Sport and Exercise
Location
Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus | Middlesbrough
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• Sport and exercise sciences
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
How you will be assessed
Access assessment information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
Teesside University student reviews
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8 months ago
What uni life? I got some messages but they lack structure and were about collecting trash on streets
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8 months ago
I had other opportunities in the USA and Australia, but tried the UK and now I'm suffering.
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8 months ago
Too busy covering their flaws.
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8 months ago
What facilities? 1 building in Darlington
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8 months ago
The quality of education is not existent. Lectures - slides with superficial information, level of primary school, not applicable level, poor, unpracticable and not useful. There is no depth, no engagement, and no real knowledge—just surface-level .ppt that only touches the basics. Basically you wil...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Teesside 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 Teesside University students who took the Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
med
Teaching on my course
94%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
94%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
94%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
79%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
97%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
97%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
82%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
94%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
med
Academic support
98%
high
Academic support
98%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
97%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
89%
med
Organisation and management
89%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
91%
med
How well organised is your course?
88%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
82%
med
Student voice
82%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
94%
high
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?
68%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
72%
low
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
83%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
86%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
96%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
83%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
91%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
91%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Teesside University. These students are taking Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Teesside University graduates who took Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
70%
Say it fits with future plans
80%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Teesside University graduates who took Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£18.6k
First year after graduation
£23k
Third year after graduation
£25.6k
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 and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year).
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
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about Teesside University on The Student Room.
Chat with Teesside University
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Welcome to Teesside University's official rep account. Visit the forum, send us a message or give the Teesside account a follow to ask questions, keep up to date or just have a chat.
Teesside University is in North East England - we love it here...our campus is based in the heart of Middlesbrough, a bustling town in the Tees Valley. We're super close to quirky cafes, chilled out micro pubs, vintage clothes shops and lovely outdoor spaces. We're really proud of our industry and our industrial heritage, but Teesside also has a lot of other things to offer. The Tees Valley is an amazing place to be if you love the outdoors, if you love sport, fitness, culture and the arts. It's a great, friendly place to live and study and our town-centre campus means you're always in the heart of what's happening. Of course you'd expect us to say that - so come and visit us and make your own mind up (check out the open days calendar in our university guide or head to our website for visit info).
You might already know what kind of course you're looking for... if you don't, just visit the Teesside University website and use the course search option to see what's on offer. Teesside University has a broad portfolio of programmes with specialisms in science, technology and engineering, as well as creativity, enterprise and digital innovation. The University also excels in health science and computing.
As you’ll see from our university guide, Teesside Uni has just completed a massive phase of campus investment (with lots more to come) – we love our campus and we’re really proud of our high-spec equipment and resources. Teaching and learning facilities include broadcast studios and computing suites, dedicated health laboratories, customised design workshops, 3D printers, an environmental chamber, a flight simulator, a crime scene house, a full-size ambulance, green screens, and even a replica court room. And our students love our campus heart – this open, outdoor space is used all year round for events and celebrations and it houses our ultra-modern teaching building, The Curve, and the brilliant Student Life building - your first point of call for anything you need help with. Have a look through our guide and galleries to check it all out.
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