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You live and breathe sport. And you want to use your passion and energy to help others reach their full potential. Our courses teach you the theory behind sport science and sports coaching. Learn how to maximise sporting performance and gain invaluable hands-on experience, while studying in our specialist facilities.

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Health and Exercise Psychology

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE : DipHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
2 years DipHE
Course features
  • Explore attitudes towards health, exercise and wellbeing
  • Learn about the connection between physical activity and mental health
  • Apply sports psychology techniques in health and exercise settings

Health and Physical Literacy

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE : DipHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
2 years DipHE
Course features
  • Gain the skills to teach or coach
  • Explore the idea of physical literacy, and lifelong health and wellbeing
  • Get practical experience through work placements

Sport and Exercise Science

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with placement
,
4 years with foundation
Accredited by:

CIMSPA and BASES

CIMSPA and BASES logos

Sport and Exercise Therapy

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full time
,
4 years with placement
,
4 years with foundation
Accredited by:

The Society of Sports Therapists

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Sport Coaching and Physical Education

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with placement
,
4 years with foundation
Accredited by:

CIMSPA and BASES

CIMSPA and BASES logos

Sports Science with Coaching

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE : DipHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
2 years DipHE
,
1 year Top-Up
Course features
  • Develop your knowledge of sports coaching, including factors such as physiology, nutrition and psychology
  • Learn how to support athletes and improve performance
  • Get hands-on experience in our Centre for Sport and Health

Sports Science with Education

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE : DipHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
2 years DipHE
Course features
  • Learn about the factors that affect sporting performance at all levels, from elite to amateur
  • Develop your teaching and coaching skills
  • Gain practical experience in our Centre for Sport and Health, and on placement
Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
1 year full-time
,
2 years part-time
Course features
  • Develop your theoretical understanding and applied practice in sport and exercise psychology
  • Study on an accredited course (subject to approval) preparing you for a career as a sport psychologist
  • Join a School with a long-standing reputation for excellence in teaching and research
Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
1 year full-time
Course features
  • Develop your understanding of sport nutrition and its use in professional sports
  • Access a range of specialist sports facilities
  • Progress your career in the growing area of sport nutrition

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Pursue original research in physiology, psychology, biomechanics or coaching/pedagogy, in highly-equipped surroundings with an innovative, expert team.
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