Combine your practical experiences from your training and coaching environments with the academic study of the factors that influence high performance sport.
You’ll integrate the study of high performance sport with your own experience as an athlete, coach or practitioner. You'll develop skills and knowledge in athlete training, competition and contemporary sports performance issues. You’ll explore a wide range of sports performance subjects and examine how these disciplines are integrated across a diverse range of sporting contexts.
From the start of the course, you will explore fundamental sport and research topics. You’ll gain a wide range of study skills to prepare you for a variety of sport-related careers. It will appeal if you’re performing at a high standard in your chosen sport. The course attracts athletes and professional players (sometimes retired) who are considering academic study to support future career aspirations.
In your first and second years you'll gain an in-depth understanding of sports performance through exploring a broad set of academic disciplines such as physiology, psychology, sport coaching and development, whilst developing knowledge in areas such as training principles, sport career transitions, performance analysis, and strength and conditioning.
BSc (Hons) one year
On completion of the foundation degree at the required academic standard, you may progress to the one-year BSc (Hons) Sport (Sports Performance) (Work-based Learning) course.
You'll build on the expertise acquired from earlier study and develop the analytical and reflective skills valued by employers. You will be further challenged and inspired to think critically about sports performance and you will carry out a year-long project.
Taking part in our sports
We have various priority sports in which a Head Coach is employed. The University of Bath is home to many student athletes who show exceptional achievement and potential in both their academic and sporting endeavours. Acceptance of a place on this foundation degree does not guarantee you a place within our priority sports.
If you take part in a non-priority sport, then you may consider joining any of the existing Students’ Union sports clubs.
Professional practice
The course has been designed for those who wish to continue their education alongside sports training and performance. The Sports Performance cohort is a great mix of competitive and like-minded student athletes.
Use specialist facilities
You'll have access to facilities that support your learning, depending on your course these include:
biomechanics and physiology laboratories
field testing equipment
performance analysis cameras and software
equipment specific to your context
You’ll also be able to use our £35 million Sports Training Village based on campus. This provides you with access to the some of the best sport and exercise facilities in the UK, accommodating more than 50 sports. We regularly host major international competitions and provide a dedicated sports training space.
Study in an enriched learning environment
You’ll learn from academics with expertise across sport, exercise, health and leisure. Their international collaborations and research activities feed into undergraduate teaching and contribute to your learning experience.
Our researchers have specialisms in:
sport and exercise science
nutrition and metabolism
sport management, marketing and media
coaching and sport performance
sport policy and international development
health and physical activity
research methods
Prepare for your future
Graduates from our courses are in demand by a wide range of employers. This includes sport science support, public health, exercise medicine and rehabilitation, sports management, sports coaching and development.
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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:
C601
Institution code:
B16
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
CCC in three A level subjects.
We will not require a pass in any separate science practical endorsement for a science A level if you apply for entry in 2022 (or deferred entry in 2023).
T level Typical offer
We are currently assessing our approach to T level qualifications for this course. Please contact our Admissions Progression Team (admissions-progression@bath.ac.uk) for further guidance.
Typical offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma, with at least 21 credits awarded at Merit or Distinction.
MMM or DD
MMM in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF).
We may also be able to consider you if you study a BTEC Level 3 Diploma, in which case our typical offer is:
DD in the BTEC Level 3 Diploma (QCF).
See the ‘Combinations of qualifications’ section for information about combinations of A level and BTEC qualifications that we can consider.
28 points overall.
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme
We consider applicants studying the IBCP on a case-by-case basis based on the individual components studied. For this course you will typically need to study a combination of IB Higher Level courses and appropriate vocational study equivalent to three A levels. This vocational study can be any qualification we accept, such as a BTEC National Diploma (RQF) or two BTEC National Extended Certificates (RQF). If you are studying a BTEC National Diploma or a BTEC National Extended Diploma (RQF) we may be able to consider you on the basis of that alone - please see our Pearson Edexcel BTEC requirements.
Our typical offer will including individual grades in the relevant components - please contact admissions@bath.ac.uk for further advice before you apply.
MMM in a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF), BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) or Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma.
DD in a BTEC Level 3 Diploma (QCF), BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (RQF) or Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma.
See the ‘Combinations of qualifications’ section for information about combinations of A level and BTEC qualifications that we can consider.
MMM or DD in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma.
We may also be able to consider you if you study a Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma, in which case our typical offer is:
DD in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma.
See the ‘Combinations of qualifications’ section for information about combinations of A level and BTEC qualifications that we can consider.
M3, M3, M3 in three principle subjects.
GCSE requirements
GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C
GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)
You do not need the required grade in Mathematics if you study a higher level qualification in Mathematics or Statistics (such as an A level, AS level or a Core Mathematics qualification).
English language requirements
Category C
You will normally need one of the following:
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 176 with no less than 169 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 180 with no less than 169 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
91%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
95%
Fees and funding
Additional Fee Information
Tuition fees can be found on our web pages and are liable to increase annually. UK and Islands fees are regulated by the UK government and are subject to parliamentary approval. For all other fees, you should budget for an increase of up to 5% for every further year of study.
For information on tuition fees visit our web pages: http://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/tuition-fees/
For information about our scholarships and bursaries visit:
https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/undergraduate-scholarships-bursaries-and-other-funding/
Provider information
Claverton Down
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Bath
BA2 7AY
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