University Centre Leeds

Sports Performance and Exercise Science (BSc)

University Centre Leeds

Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Length:3 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $26,247

This cost is an approximate conversion from British Pound (GBP) to Canadian dollars (CAD).



Careers:Kinesiologists

Description:

Ready to turn your passion for sport and exercise into a rewarding career? Our Sports Performance and Exercise Science degree is designed to give you the expertise to help others improve their physical capabilities. From professional sports teams to community-based fitness programmes, you'll gain the skills needed to excel in a variety of performance and exercise-related roles.

The BSc Sports Performance and Exercise Science programme combines academic study with practical learning to deliver well-rounded sports knowledge to ensure that students progressively develop the industry-specific skills, professional behaviours, and practical experience needed to succeed in diverse roles within the sports, exercise, and fitness sectors gained through accessing current science-based technologies and equipment within a laboratory setting, you will become confident at assessing the needs of others and obtain the skills and capabilities to prescribe strategies for performance enhancement. You will explore themes linked to performance and exercise across psychology, physiology, nutrition, analysis and health. 

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Entry Requirements:

    48 UCAS tariff points from two A-levels (or equivalent qualifications)


    International Qualifications:

    International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria.


    Mature Applicants:

    University Centre Leeds welcomes applications from mature* applicants who may not have met the academic criteria, but who can demonstrate a wealth of experience in their chosen field. Candidates in this category and otherwise are likely to be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course and may be asked to provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application. 


    Please contact the Admissions and Registration Team for details of the minimum scores required for acceptable qualifications from your country.


    *21 years and over at the start of the course 

    Test Scores:
    • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Pearson Test of English (Academic)
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference

    RPL Claims:

    The course structure actively supports claims for Recognition of Prior Certified Learning (RPCL) or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL).


    DBS Checks:

    Students will also be required to complete the Disclosure and Barring Service process (DBS) prior to commencement on placement. The department will cover the cost.


    References:

    An appropriate reference is required.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on September 21, 2026