Undergraduate BSc (Hons)
Sport and Exercise for Health with Sport Management
Launch your career in the sport, exercise and health sector with this multi-disciplinary degree.
This unique degree equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to boost the performance of elite athletes and to work with members of the public including children, older people and those adapting to illness and injuries, to improve their quality of life.
Our expert lecturers are active researchers and have practical experience of working in areas such as sports management and policy, sport marketing and leadership, nutrition, sport psychology and sport science, and their research underpins our teaching, ensuring you learn about the latest thinking in the field.
You might also be interested in our Sport and Exercise for Health, Sport and Exercise Science or Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation degrees.
Dr Geoffrey Kohe talks about our Sport Management pathways and how they could be the first step to wherever you want to go.
Sports Science at Kent scored 85% overall in The Complete University Guide 2024.
If you are already competing at county level or equivalent (at least), you can apply for a sports scholarship from the University.
The School of Sport and Exercise Science has close working relationships with Science in Sport, Team Sky, the NHS and the Ministry of Defence.
You'll gain invaluable real-world experience in our laboratories and clinics.
Our typical offer levels are listed below and include indicative contextual offers. If you hold alternative qualifications just get in touch and we'll be glad to discuss these with you.
BBC including grade B in an appropriate subject (eg Biology, Chemistry, Sport, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, Mathematics, Applied Science, Business Studies, Economics, Geography or Sociology, Human Biology)
Distinction, Merit, Merit in a sport or science subject
30 points overall or 15 at HL including Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics, Sports, Exercise and Health Science, Economics or Geography 5 at HL or 6 at SL and Mathematics 4 at HL or SL.
Mathematics grade C / 4
Pass all components of the University of Kent International Foundation Programme with a 60% overall average including 60% in Fundamentals of Human Biology and 60% in Life Sciences plus 50% in LZ013 Maths and Statistics.
Merit overall in Science with a minimum of grade B for the core components (including grade B in the core B examination) and merit overall in the occupational specialism component.
The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant subjects at merit grade or above.
The following modules are offered to our current students. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.
Compulsory modules
SPOR3380 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology (30 credits)
SPOR3440 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology (15 credits)
SPOR3450 Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics (30 credits)
SPOR3500 Introduction to Sport Industries (15 credits)
SPOR3550 Research in Sport & Exercise Sciences (30 credits)
Compulsory modules
SPOR5300 Sport and Exercise Leadership (15 credits)
SPOR5550 Principles of Sport Marketing (30 credits)
SPOR5670 Sport and Exercise Promotion (30 credits)
SPOR5920 Research Methods, Design & Planning (30 credits)
Optional modules
Students must select a total of 15 credits from a list of optional modules that will be provided.
Compulsory modules
SPOR5230 Exercise Prescription, Referral and Rehabilitation (30 credits)
SPOR5660 Research Study in Sport Science (45 credits)
Students must select ONE of the following modules:
SPOR5780 Event Management (30 credits)
SPOR5790 Industry Placement (30 credits)
Optional modules
Students must select a total of 15 credits from a list of optional modules that will be provided.
The programme involves lectures, small group seminars and private study. In addition, you are expected to design, lead and take part in practical sports sessions. You have several lectures or practical sessions and a series of seminars each week. You are also required to spend additional time developing your skills and knowledge in real-life situations.
The first half of Stage 1 is largely assessed by coursework and observed assessments. In the second half of Stage 1, some modules have written examinations in addition to coursework and practical assessments. During Stages 2 and 3, the form of assessment varies from 100% coursework to a combination of examination and coursework.
For a student studying full time, each academic year of the programme will comprise 1200 learning hours which include both direct contact hours and private study hours. The precise breakdown of hours will be subject dependent and will vary according to modules. Please refer to the individual module details under Course Structure.
Methods of assessment will vary according to subject specialism and individual modules. Please refer to the individual module details under Course Structure.
The programme aims to:
You gain knowledge and understanding of:
You gain intellectual skills in the following:
You gain subject-specific skills in the following areas:
You gain transferable skills in:
Our focus is to help you follow your passion and give you the best possible start to your future. You’ll graduate with extensive knowledge and skills to help you pursue a successful career as a qualified practitioner.
You’ll have an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive experience, as well as a toolbox of transferable skills highly sought after by employers. These include communication and problem-solving skills; analytical thinking; effective time management; and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Our graduates are well equipped for careers across a range of fields. Typical graduate destinations include:
The 2024/25 annual tuition fees for this course are:
For details of when and how to pay fees and charges, please see our Student Finance Guide.
For students continuing on this programme, fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.*
The University will assess your fee status as part of the application process. If you are uncertain about your fee status you may wish to seek advice from UKCISA before applying.
Find out more about accommodation and living costs, plus general additional costs that you may pay when studying at Kent.
Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details.
At Kent we recognise, encourage and reward excellence. We have created the Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence.
The scholarship will be awarded to any applicant who achieves a minimum of A*AA over three A levels, or the equivalent qualifications (including BTEC and IB) as specified on our scholarships pages.
We have a range of subject-specific awards and scholarships for academic, sporting and musical achievement.
Many of our sports scholars go on to earn incredible achievements in their chosen sport. Here they tell us their favourite thing about the University of Kent.
Next steps
If you are from the UK or Ireland, you must apply for this course through UCAS. If you are not from the UK or Ireland, you can apply through UCAS or directly on our website if you have never used UCAS and you do not intend to use UCAS in the future.
We welcome applications from students all around the world with a wide range of international qualifications.
Student life
Kent was ranked top 50 in the The Complete University Guide 2023 and The Times Good University Guide 2023.
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Kent has risen 11 places in THE’s REF 2021 ranking, confirming us as a leading research university.
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