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Sport

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.

Our courses

You're interested in:

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
1 year full-time
Course features
  • Discover what makes great sports performers in our specialist labs
  • Develop your understanding of sports coaching, PE teaching, athlete support and more
  • Top up your existing qualification to a full degree in just one year

Sport and Exercise Science

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with placement
,
4 years with foundation
Course features
  • Explore the principles that underpin health, wellbeing and sporting performance
  • Use specialist exercise testing and human movement facilities
  • Turn your love of sport and fitness into a career

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
Course features
  • Get first-hand experience working with schools and sports clubs
  • Gain safeguarding and coaching qualifications
  • Graduate ‘job ready’ with our industry-endorsed degree

Sports Science with Coaching

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE : DipHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
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 Exercise Referral

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE : DipHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
2 years DipHE
Course features
  • Learn to support people to increase their levels of physical activity
  • Get practical experience in our Centre for Sport and Health
  • Learn from expert staff at ARU in Writtle
Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with placement
,
4 years with foundation
Accredited by:

CIMSPA and BASES

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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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