/ Undergraduate /
Start date:
September 2025
You'll need:
112 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Foundation Year entry: 64 UCAS points (or equivalent)
UCAS Code:
C602
C600 (if choosing Foundation Year)
On-Campus Taster Day
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Tackle global health challenges with our BASES endorsed programme.
Develop specialist skills to enhance athletic performance, prevent injuries, and support recovery.
Learn how the body functions during exercise and how physical activity promotes overall health and well-being.
Did you know?
Our programme equips you with the skills to become a CIMSPA-qualified Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer.
Additionally, our British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) endorsement ensures evidence-based fitness training.
Ranked 1st for Learning Opportunities and Resources and Academic Support
(National Student Survey 2024 for Sport and Exercise Sciences)
Top 5 in London for Sports Science
(Guardian University Guide 2024)
4th in the UK for graduate prospects in Sports Science
(Times Good University Guide 2024)
Join an accredited and recognised programme
Our programme is accredited by CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity), which qualifies you as a Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer.
CIMSPA is the UK's leading professional body for the sport and physical activity sector, ensuring your qualifications meet national industry standards.
Your accreditation:
- Is recognised by top gyms and fitness employers
- Enhances your career opportunities and credibility
- Provides ongoing professional development for continuous growth
Our programme is also endorsed by BASES (British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences), the UK's leading professional body for sport and exercise sciences. BASES ensures that our education and training adhere to the highest scientific and evidence-based best practices.
Why is this important?
- It represents our commitment to high standards of education and professional practice
- Enhances your credibility with future employers and clients
- Demonstrates your dedication to ethical, science-backed training methods
Modules
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This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost your employability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree.
Why take a placement?
A placement year is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to build on the career skills we will teach you on this degree. The connections you make on the placement will improve your career prospects further, and equip you with the skills you need to secure graduate-level employment.
How we support you
The University's Placement and Work Experience Team are experts at helping you to secure a placement. They will work closely with you from the start, helping you research potential employers, discover placement opportunities, create and pitch your CV, and will coach you to perform well in interviews. We aren't able to guarantee a placement, but our sector-leading advisors will give you the best possible chance of securing one.
Find out more about how we'll support you
We understand that your plans might change once you start your programme. If you decide not to do a placement, you will have the option of completing the three year version of your programme.
Whatever your choice, you will have access to many opportunities for work experience through our Placement and Work Experience Team, and access to face-to-face and 24/7 online careers support.
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This course is offered as a degree with foundation year – a four-year programme which provides an additional foundation year at the beginning of the degree, that will give you academic and practical experience, as well as the skills you need to ensure you are equipped to successfully complete your chosen degree.
Find out more about our degrees with a foundation year
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Foundation Year
This course can also be studied with a foundation year (September entry only).
Skills
Transform lives and enhance wellbeing with a degree in Sport and Exercise Science.
Ranked among the best in London, our programme equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to build a fulfilling career in the health, fitness, and sports industries.
You will gain a deep understanding of the science behind the human body, athletic performance, injury prevention, and recovery by exploring three core disciplines:
- Physiology – Understand how the body functions and adapts to exercise.
- Biomechanics – Analyses mechanics of movement and the forces that shape it.
- Psychology – Examine the mental factors influencing behaviour and performance.
This programme keeps you at the forefront of the field by studying the latest advancements, developing expertise in sport science support, and applying your skills in real-world settings through our optional workplace learning modules.
Here at Roehampton we offer bespoke, hands-on experiences for our students.
McLaren F1 driver Oscar Piastri is one of the top sports stars who use our facilities on campus.
Bsc Sport and Exercise student Jotham Yamoah was offered the chance to work with the star and wrote about the experience.
Learning
Experience a dynamic curriculum in state-of-the-art facilities
You will be taught a hands-on programme, combining problem-based learning, case studies, and laboratory classes to improve your scientific understanding and practical expertise.
You’ll gain the skills to prescribe, evaluate, and monitor exercise programmes tailored to the human body through both individual and group work.
The modules on this programme provide a comprehensive foundation in nutrition, psychology, and movement analysis, preparing you for your future career.
Check out our state-of-the-art facilities
Our world-class sports and exercise physiology laboratory is based at Whitelands College, a beautiful, listed building next to Richmond Park.
We offer a host of state-of-the-art facilities used by top professional athletes including:
A purpose-built, climate-controlled environmental chamber to investigate exercise performed in hot and cold environments.
The facility is spacious enough for simultaneous assessments and can replicate a wide range of environmental conditions (0 - 50ºC, 10 – 90% relative humidity).
Equipment for both laboratory and field-based physiological assessment, including equipment to measure a wide range of blood, respiratory, health, and performance variables.
This includes portable and fixed online gas analysis and multiple Douglas bag set-ups for VO2 assessment, spirometry for pulmonary function, and blood parameters (capillary and venous analysis) both in and out of the laboratory.
We have a range of cycle ergometers (Monark, and Watt), treadmills (Woodway, HP Cosmos), and more specific ergometers (Concept rowing ergometer).
We also have a BodPod, which measures the proportion of total fat mass and lean body mass, representing an individual's body composition.
A state-of-the-art Vicon motion analysis system, featuring multiple high-resolution cameras and the latest video management software.
We have BodyBuilder software, which allows for the easy and quick implementation of biomechanical models. The system can be synchronised with the force plates to determine joint torques, work, and power.
The Peak Motus 3D motion analysis system is also available for motion tracking using standard cameras.
This system can be used both inside and outside the laboratory.
Three force plates are mounted in the floor in a flexible manner and can be used to measure ground reaction forces in three dimensions, as well as the centre of pressure.
Our laboratory is well-equipped for the physiological assessment and testing of a wide range of physical and sporting activities.
This includes measuring lactate threshold, VOâ‚‚ max, and power output speed to enhance athletic performance.
We have a range of cycle ergometers (Lode, Monark, and Watt) and treadmills (Woodway, Powerjog), as well as more specialised ergometers (Concept rowing ergometer, kayak ergometer).
Our laboratory is equipped with Fastrak electromagnetic motion sensors, which provide real-time kinematic data using custom software developed by our research team. We also have a variety of other motion sensors (accelerometers and inertial sensors with built-in accelerometry, gyroscopes, and magnetometers) based on inertial technologies. Unlike the Fastrak, some of our inertial sensors are wireless, meaning their applications are not restricted by cables.
Assessment
Push yourself with real-world assignments.
Throughout the course, you’ll engage in various assessments that enhance both your theoretical knowledge and practical skills, including online tests, exams, laboratory reports, presentations, essays, and research projects. By the end of your studies, you'll have a strong grasp of sports and exercise sciences ready to enter the sector.
In your final year, you can choose between a traditional research dissertation or a practice-based project, offering flexibility depending on your interest in either generating new knowledge or providing sport science support to clients. This ensures a well-rounded and comprehensive understanding of the field.
Hear from our students
"The course at Roehampton has challenged me to think wider, try new tasks, and build confidence in helping others. My lecturers have given me so much support throughout the course, which I hugely appreciate, they always take time for a chat."
Siri Aastrom, BSc Sport and Exercise student
Careers
Shape the future of public health with a degree from Roehampton
At the heart of our programme is the belief that lifelong learning is the key to unlocking your full potential. We’re here to guide you every step of the way, offering the confidence and opportunities to thrive in the dynamic world of sports and exercise science.
Our graduates leave ready to make a real impact across a variety of specialisms, including Exercise Physiology, Sports Performance Enhancement, Sports Nutrition, Biomechanics, Strength and Conditioning, and Technology and Sports Science.
You’ll be prepared to take on a wide range of roles within the industry, whether that’s working in sports science support, performance analysis, coaching, sports development, sports administration, or sports psychology.
Our BSc programme also opens the door to further opportunities for postgraduate study, with pathways to PhDs, MScs, PGCEs, and a future in academia, research, or teaching.
Open days
Get a real taste of our campus, community and what it’s like to study at Roehampton
Applying
Full-time UK undergraduate students apply through UCAS.
Course subject to curriculum review and validation.
Entry tariff
112 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Foundation Year entry: 64 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Looking to work out your UCAS points or find out about our entry requirements? Find out more.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.
Specific entry requirements
A-level / BTEC (or equivalent qualification) required in a science, sports science, PE or Psychology subject.
GCSE (or equivalent) requirement: Maths Grade C / 4.
General entry requirements
September 2025 entry tuition fees
UK (home) tuition fees
Undergraduate degree: £9,535
Foundation Year: £9,535
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our financial support pages for UK students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
Course subject to curriculum review and validation.
International undergraduate students apply through our direct application system.
Entry tariff
112 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Foundation Year entry: 64 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Looking to work out your UCAS points or find out about our entry requirements? Find out more.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.
General entry requirements
September 2025 entry tuition fees
EU and international tuition fees
Undergraduate degree: £16,950
Foundation Year: £16,950
International Foundation Pathway: £16,950
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our financial support pages for international students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
