Sport and Exercise Science Undergraduate Courses

Performance sports, exercise and physical activity play an essential part in modern life. Not only do they improve our health and wellbeing, but they can help provide a sense of community. 

With a range of degrees covering sport and exercise science, sport coaching, performance analysis, sport nutrition, sport therapy, physical education, and sport management, you will join a course that allows you to play your part in making a difference.

Why study Sport and Exercise Science at Derby?

• Our teaching team has knowledge and skill sets in a broad spectrum of areas within health and performance. Their industry-informed and student-led approach to teaching creates a vibrant, exciting and inclusive place for you to learn and make a real impact in the health and sporting world
• Specialist facilities in our £10.8 million Sports Centre give you the chance to explore different topics using a range of equipment
• Strong relationships with industry partners enable real-world learning experiences, enhancing your career readiness

Industry connections

We work closely with industry partners to deliver our courses and enable real-world learning experiences.

You will be given the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge through your studies as you gain experience with sporting organisations like:

• FIFA
• Derby County Football Club
• Cycle Derby
• Special Olympics
• Youth Sport Trust
• the Golf Foundation
• England Basketball
• the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
• UK Coaching.

These opportunities could allow you to get involved in a range of activities linked to performance analysis, sport rehabilitation, coaching development and educational practice, along with many other areas.

Facilities

Specialist facilities in our £10.8 million Sports Centre give you the chance to explore different topics using a range of equipment including:

• High-Performance Resistance Training Facility
• VICON 3D motion capture system
• breath-by-breath analysis system
• Strength and conditioning suite
• Performance analysis suite

So, whether you aspire to become a sport scientist, performance analyst, health adviser, sport therapist, sport psychologist, sport coach – or are interested in the business or education side of the industry – you will graduate with skills that are in high demand around the world.

Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Derby

Gain an overview of the Sports and Exercise Science subject area, and the facilities available.

Careers

Our graduates have secured roles in a wide range of areas including:

• injury and exercise-based rehabilitation
• sport coaching
• performance analysis
• sport development
• community development
• health promotion
• marketing
• event management

Research

Our academics are engaged in impactful research, including:

• Biomechanics and injury prevention: Studies aimed at improving athletic performance and reducing injury risk.
• Exercise and health: Investigating the role of physical activity in preventing and managing chronic diseases.
• Psychology of sport: Exploring mental resilience and motivation in athletes.

Professional bodies

Our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science course is accredited by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES). CASES endorsement is awarded to courses that meet criteria covering the knowledge, technical skills and professional development competencies required to succeed in the profession. When reviewing a course, CASES considers the curriculum, the practical experience gained by students and the resources and facilities of the institution.

Our BSc (Hons) Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation is accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists, on graduating, you'll be eligible to apply for full membership of The Society of Sports Therapists and prepared to go into practice as an injury and exercise-based rehabilitation and fitness specialist.

Our BA (Hons) Sport Management programme is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), and has recognised degree status awarded by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). We are the only Sport Management degree in the country to have dual industry CMI accreditation and CIM endorsement.