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Immerse yourself in the engaging world of sport and exercise on this hands-on and wide-ranging degree. This Sport and Exercise degree prepares you for a rapidly evolving career.

Your studies are wide-ranging, from scientific support, coaching and service provision to duty of care and community sports development. You'll have practical sessions in our bespoke physiology and biomechanics laboratories. Plus you'll explore areas like social policy with sports coaching and development.

For the first two years, everyone takes the same foundation in Sport and Exercise regardless of their final specialisation. At the end of your second year of study, you can either choose to remain on BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise or switch to one of the other specialist degrees, including:

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science; BSc (Hons) Physical Activity and Health; BSc (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching; BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry: 4 Highers at BBBC including one from Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Physical Education plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

Widening access entry: 3 Highers at BBC including one from Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Physical Education plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

For entry to second year, you must have 3 Advanced Highers at ABB including Physical Education and Biology, Chemistry or Physics.