Sports science and physiology investigates the responses and effects of both acute and chronic exercise on the structures and functions of the body, helping to develop new research-based approaches to enhance performance and health.
You’ll gain an understanding of exercise concepts such as testing, training, fitness, endurance, and fatigue: from the molecular and cellular level through to the pulmonary, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal systems.
The core disciplines that the course covers are exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, and sport and exercise psychology. You will explore how these can be applied across a range of settings to optimise sport performance, improve health and disease outcomes, and inform rehabilitation strategies.
**Course highlights**
- Top 15 in the UK for sport science – (Complete University Guide 2021 & The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021).
- Number 1 in the UK for ‘world-leading’ research in the area of sports science and physiology (REF 2014).
- Develop hands-on practical skills in our state-of-the-art laboratories, including the use of our environmental chamber.
- Gain experience working with British sports teams through our year in industry programme.
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
BC16
Institution code:
L23
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Successful completion of Year 1 of a relevant degree course with an overall score of at least 65% in addition to the standard year 1 entry requirements below
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
BSc: AAB
Including a science subject. Critical thinking and general studies excluded.
We accept the following science subjects: biology, human biology, chemistry, maths, physics and physical education.
Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement.
When an applicant is taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) or the Cambridge International Project Qualification (Cambridge IPQ) this can be considered alongside A-levels and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A-levels, this would be ABB at A-level and grade A in the EPQ.
BSc: Pass 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, graded at D39M6P0 including distinctions in biology and mathematics or chemistry.
Accept Access courses in Applied Science and Science. Will also consider (depending on subject content):
• biochemical sciences
• biological and environmental science
• biological and health science
• biological sciences
• biosciences
• combined sciences
• environmental science
• life and biological science
• life science
• medical and health science professions
• natural sciences
• physical & natural sciences.
BSc: Advanced Higher: 5 x Highers AABBB, with AB in 2 Advanced Highers including a science subject. General studies and critical thinking excluded.
We accept the following science subjects: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics.
Scottish Higher: Scottish Highers not accepted on their own.
Applicants offering an EPQ or IPQ qualification will receive a standard offer, as shown above, plus an alternative offer. The alternative offer would be ABB including a science subject plus grade A in EPQ / IPQ.
BSc: 34 points (17 at Higher Level) including 6 in a science or Sports, Exercise and Health Science.
Applicants with BTEC Diploma or Extended Diploma qualifications must have at least one science or psychology at A2-level A-level.
Applicants with BTEC Subsidiary Diploma qualifications must have at least 2 A-Levels and at least one of these should be in a science subject. Preferred BTEC qualification subjects include Applied Science or Sport and Exercise Science. Offers would be in the range A/B in the A-level subjects and Distinctions in the BTEC qualification.
Applicants with BTEC Subsidiary Diploma qualifications must have at least 2 A2 levels and at least one of these must be in either a science or psychology AND Physical Education.
BSc: H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 including H2 science (biology, mathematics, physics or chemistry).
BSc: D3/D3/M1 including D3 in a science subject. Global Perspectives excluded.
When an applicant is taking Global Perspectives this can be considered alongside Pre-U subjects and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. This would be D3/M1/M1 and grade D3 in Global Perspectives.
For the most up-to-date information on entry requirements please visit www.leeds.ac.uk/courses
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
80%
Go onto work and study:
95%
Fees and funding
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For further information please see http://www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduatefees
Provider information
Woodhouse Lane
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Leeds
LS2 9JT
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