Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) - 2026/7
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 6
Final award and programme/pathway title
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| Ord | Sport and Exercise Science |
| DipHE | Sport and Exercise Science |
| CertHE | Sport and Exercise Science |
Professional recognition
British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES)
Recognised by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) for the purposes of endorsement by the BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (BUES).
Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)
Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | UCB10001 | 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits |
| Full-time with PTY | UCB10003 | 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Other internal and / or external reference points
BASES accreditation guidelines REP endorsement guidelines
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences - School of Biosciences
Programme Leader
MANDERS Ralph (Biosciences)
Date of production/revision of spec
22/05/2026
Educational aims of the programme
- Students will enhance their digital fluency by engaging with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and methodologies relevant to the Sport and Exercise Science. They will be equipped to practically apply AI-driven approaches in modern relevant research and applied settings, while critically evaluating the ethical implications, limitations, and reliability of AI-generated data in scientific inquiry and professional practice.
- Acquire technical and transferable skills to promote self-directed and life-long learning.
- Apply knowledge of human biosciences within a sport, exercise and health context.
- Critically appraise the theory, practice, literature and research findings within different areas of sport and exercise science.
- Deliver an educational environment that encourages the acquisition of intellectual, scientific, technical and transferable skills to promote self-directed and life-long learning.
- Design, plan and execute an appropriate research project in Sport and Exercise Science.
- Develop a foundation of knowledge in human biosciences with an understanding of its application to sport and exercise.
- Encourage student engagement through specialist study and independent research.
- Foster an understanding of the multi-disciplinary factors underlying human performance.
- Gain further understanding of health, disease, disorder and dysfunction, and the application of exercise to treat underlying metabolic factors.
- Instil a broad base of knowledge and understanding in a range of disciplines that inform the study of sport and exercise science, developed from a fundamental appreciation of human biosciences.
- Promote the application of knowledge and expertise to support professional practice in a variety of exercise environments (fitness, performance and healthcare settings).
- Provide the opportunity for students to undertake professional training and gain vocational qualifications, enhancing career and employment prospects.
- Stimulate the interchange between theory, research and practice.
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Students will enhance their digital fluency by engaging with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and methodologies relevant to the Sport and Exercise Science. They will be equipped to practically apply AI-driven approaches in modern relevant research and applied settings, while critically evaluating the ethical implications, limitations, and reliability of AI-generated data in scientific inquiry and professional practice. | KCPT | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Have a firm basis of knowledge in human biosciences and an introductory understanding of its application to sport and exercise | KCT | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Develop knowledge and understanding of the multi-disciplinary factors underlying human sports performance, health and wellbeing, and the importance of physical activity, nutrition and exercise across the lifespan | KCPT | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Develop technical skills (e.g. practical) in each discipline of sport and exercise science (physiology, psychology, biomechanics, nutrition, S&C) | KPT | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Apply knowledge and expertise to support professional (interdisciplinary) practice in a variety of exercise environments (fitness, performance, research and/or health care settings). | KCP | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Gain skills and competencies to obtain vocational qualifications, enhancing career and employment prospects in the field of exercise, fitness and health. | KCPT | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Demonstrate research specific skills, concerning the review of literature, design and conduct of experiments, and the analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data. | KCPT | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Develop reasoned arguments and communicate ideas effectively using oral, written and other media. | CPT | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Take responsibility for planning and organisation, and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. | PT | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Develop transferable / soft skills (communication, teamwork, problem solving, leadership, responsibly, performance under pressure) to encourage resourcefulness and resilience, and promote self-directed and lifelong learning. | CP | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) | |
| Use information technology, digital resources, software and other digital media effectively for collection, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of information and/or data. | CPT | CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons) |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Full-time with PTY
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6 and the optional professional training year). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
Module Selection for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
N/A
Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
Students must choose 2 from the listed optional modules.
Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Students must choose 2 from the listed optional modules in semester 1 and 2 from the listed optional modules in semester 2.
Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
Module Selection for Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
N/A
Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
Students must choose 2 from the listed optional modules.
Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Module Selection for Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Students must choose 2 from the listed optional modules in semester 1 and 2 from the listed optional modules in semester 2.
Professional Training Year (PTY) -
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMSP007 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR WORK) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
| BMSP010 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (WORK-STUDY 50/50) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
| BMSP009 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR STUDY) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Professional Training Year (PTY) -
Students to choose either BMSP007, 009 or 010
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | N | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | Y | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | Y | |
| Dual degree | N |
Other information
Sustainability
Students embark on several components that introduce sustainability and encourage students to investigate this theme. Students design and perform fieldwork that investigates the principles of ecology and carry out a semester long case study into an ecological system.
Global and cultural capabilities
Students investigate international infectious disease and ecology case studies that develop a broad perspective of global issues. The students debate various evolutionary topics, that will raise questions about global and cultural themes. More generally, the philosophy adopted here is that practicing capabilities is a deeper learning experience than being taught capabilities didactically. Teamworking is integrated and assessed throughout this foundation year, such that students are regularly having to utilise and develop their cultural capabilities. Weekly, students will tackle complex tasks with those from different cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds. Students are required to regularly reflect on their capabilities in working with those who are different from themselves and thereby increase their awareness and skillset.
Digital capabilities
This programme includes many sessions dedicated to building digital capabilities, including how to search for literature and information databases, how to use useful software applications, and how to use digital data analysis tools. To authentically reflect modern teamworking, student teamworking involves using online communication and organisation platforms.
Students will enhance their digital fluency by engaging with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and methodologies relevant to the Sport and Exercise Science. They will be equipped to practically apply AI-driven approaches in modern Sport Science research and applied fields, while critically evaluating the ethical implications, limitations, and reliability of AI-generated data in scientific inquiry and professional practice.
Employability
The 'My future discipline' assessment develops students' self-knowledge around the scope of professional competencies. Through investigation of their programme of choice and an area of interest, students will explore employability themes. Sessions are also provided that directly investigate students' choice of degree and what this means for student future employability. The Teamworking Skills assessment continuously trains students to develop skills associated with employability.
Resourcefulness and resilience
Two of the programme's chief aims and several of the module learning outcomes address this theme. The e-portfolio is designed to develop students' resourcefulness through reflective cognitive development. The field and lab reports have challenges that require students to build resilience if they are to succeed. Many components of the programme require students to iteratively try new modes of working (such as problembased learning), such that they can receive formative feedback and improve as they progress.
Quality assurance
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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2026/7 academic year.