Course summary
Want to turn your love of sport and fitness into a lifelong career? Learn to support elite sportspeople, talented younger players, or the wider population on our nationally endorsed Sport and Exercise Science degree. Why study Sport and Exercise Science at ARU?
- Study on one of the leading Sports Science courses – ranked second in the UK and 17th in the World (Shanghai Rankings 2023).
- Discover what makes great sports performers in our high-performance specialised labs accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).
- Study on an industry approved university sports science course – endorsed by BASES and the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
- Train and work in the onsite Exercise Testing Consultancy, gaining experience testing athletes and members of the public.
- Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with regional employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.
Modules
Year 1: Foundation in Sports Science Year 2 core modules: Multidisciplinary Sport and Exercise Science 1 (30 credits) Introduction to Sport Coaching and Development (30 credits) Practical Delivery of Sport and Physical Education (30 credits) Multidisciplinary Sport and Exercise Science 2 (30 credits) Year 2 optional module: CIMSPA Level 2 Gym Instructor Year 3 core modules: Applied Research Skills (15 credits) Practical Competencies in Biomechanics (15 credits) Physiological Profiling for Strength and Power (15 credits) Psychological Profiling for Sport (15 credits) Professional Development – Level 5 Ruskin Module (15 credits) Year 3 optional modules: Nutrition for Health and Exercise (15 credits) Perceptual Motor Skills (15 credits) Strength and Conditioning (15 credits) Biomechanics: Analysis of Motion (15 credits) Physiological Profiling for Endurance (15 credits) CIMSPA Level 3 Personal Trainer Year 4 core modules: Physiological Responses to Training (15 credits) Physiological Basis of Training (15 credits) Final Project Options: Undergraduate Research Project (30 credits) Advanced Work Placement (30 credits) Year 4 optional modules: Performance and Exercise Nutrition (15 credits) Applied Biomechanics (15 credits) Applied Sports Psychology (15 credits) Advanced Strength and Conditioning (15 credits) Current Topics in Biometrics (15 credits) Exercise Medicine (15 credits) Contemporary Issues in Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology (15 credits)
Assessment method
Throughout the course, we’ll use a range of assessment methods to help you measure your progress. These include presentations, practical skills tests, scientific reports, case study critiques, online assessments and a research project. We’ll also encourage you to reflect on your work, and participate in peer assessment.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- BASES, British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences
- The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C601
- Institution code:
- A60
- Campus name:
- Cambridge Campus
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/sport-and-exercise-science
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | With minimum 5.5 in each component |
Equivalent English Language qualifications, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, are also accepted.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT