This course will provide you with a sound grounding within the three core areas essential to any applied sports scientist, being Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics and Sports Psychology.

Alongside these key areas, you will also gather an introduction to other essential components and gain practical experience that will enable you to develop skills that will benefit any level of performer. There is the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this course.

This programme is an endorsed degree of the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES).

We are the #1 University in Edinburgh for overall student satisfaction for seven years in a row (NSS 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026).

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Our Sport Science degree will start out with teaching you all about the principles and seeing how these apply to the improvement of sport performance. As you move through the course, you will gain skills in collecting and interpreting data from specialist areas including: exercise physiology, biomechanics and nutrition.

We focus on independent learning and the preparation to carry out scientific studies in the associated areas to help you to become a confident applied Sports Scientist.

How you’ll be taught

Face-to-face lectures, applied practical classes, workshops, tutorials

Work placement

There is the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this course. Some previous placements have included: Performance Analyst for Partick Thistle; Strength & Conditioning Coach for Edinburgh Rugby; Sport Science Support for Hibernian FC; Active Schools Coaching.

Placement and Study Abroad opportunities are subject to UK and Scottish Government health and travel advice.

Study abroad

You'll have opportunities to study abroad. We have links with the following universities:

German Sport University Cologne

Deakin University, Australia

San Diego State University

San Jose State University

Victoria University, Australia

Placement and Study Abroad opportunities are subject to UK and Scottish Government health and travel advice

Facilities

This course is taught in person at our Sighthill campus.

Popular modules

Anatomy and Physiology in Sport and Exercise Science

Application of Science to Sport and Exercise

Exercise Training

Foundations of Sport and Exercise Science

Sport, Exercise and Wellbeing

Skill Acquisition

Current Issues in Sporting Performance

Introduction to Biomechanics

Sport & Health Nutrition

Exercise Physiology

Introduction to Sport & Exercise Psychology

Volunteering and Employability

Intermediate Exercise Psychology

Scientific Communication Review and Statistics

Assessment and Conditioning

Intermediate Sport Psychology

Intermediate Biomechanics

Safeguarding and Working with Vulnerable Populations in a Sport and Exercise Environment

Behavioural Change

Scientific Analysis of Human Movement

Advanced Exercise Physiology

Scientific Research Process

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Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

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Admissions policies

What are the entry requirements for Sport and Exercise Science?

Our entry requirements indicate both Standard and Minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.

Can you go straight into second year of university?

Advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3 of this course is possible for students with suitable qualifications. See the individual year tabs for more information.

Can I make an appointment with an advisor to discuss further about the admission process?

If you want to get more information on the admission process, please get in touch with the undergraduate admissions team by submitting an enquiry form above.

Minimum Year 1

Scottish Higher

Standard Entry Requirement: BBBB including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or PE or Psychology. National 5 C in Maths (including Applications of Maths).

Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BCCC including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or PE or Psychology at Grade C. National 5 C in Maths (including Applications of Maths).

You may be given an adjusted offer of entry if you meet our specified minimum entry requirements within our widening participation criteria, and outlined in our Contextual Admissions Policy. Click here for further information about our entry requirements and admissions policies.

BCC including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE.

GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.

Irish Leaving Certificate

Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE.

Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths.

BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3

Minimum grades DMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.

BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level

Minimum grades DM (Merit, Merit) in a related subject.

A Level grade C

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or PE) at minimum grade 5.

4 points in SL Maths (excluding Maths Studies).

T Level must be completed in a Science subject or A Level Science may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.

Minimum Year 2

Scottish Advanced Higher

BBC including Biology

BBB including Biology

Pass in a related subject* with B in the graded unit.

*Fitness, Health and Exercise, Sport & Exercise Science, Applied Sports Science, Applied Biological Science, Sports Coaching, Sports Coaching with Development of Sport, Sports Therapy, Sports Therapy (Soft Tissue Therapy).

Pass with Achieved with Distinction - HNC (NextGen) Physical Activity and Health.

Minimum Year 3

Pass in a related subject* with grade B in all SCQF level 8 Graded Units.

*Sports Coaching with Development of Sport, Coaching and Developing Sport, Sports Coaching and Development, Sports & Exercise Science, Applied Sports Science, Applied Biological Sciences, Fitness, Health and Exercise

In addition, you must pass one of the below units from each section:

One of the following:

Mechanics for Health and Fitness Professional (DW64 35)

Sports Mechanics (FX9L 35) (DD2T 35)

Human Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics in Sport (J2AP 34)

AND (one of the following):

Psychology of Exercise (F4S9 35)

Psychology of Sports Performance (FX9V 35)

Psychology of Sports Coaching (FW61 34)

Psychology of Sport and Exercise (J422 34)

Applied Psychology in Sport and Exercise Performance (J429 35)

Pass with Achieved with Distinction - HND (NextGen) Physical Activity and Health.

If your first language isn't English, you'll normally need to undertake an approved English language test and our minimum English language requirements will apply.

This may not apply if you have completed all your school qualifications in English. Check our country pages to find out if this applies to you.

If you do not currently meet our minimum English language requirements, we offer a number of pre-sessional English language courses which could help you achieve the required level.

We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.

Entry requirements by country

Please note that international students are unable to enrol onto the following courses:

BM Midwifery/MM Midwifery

MSc Nursing courses

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The course fees you'll pay and the funding available to you will depend on a number of factors including your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying. We also have a number of bursaries and scholarships available to our students.

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Tuition fees

Students from

Scotland

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland

Overseas and EU

Students from England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland will be invoiced the tuition fees for 3 years of their 4 years of study.

Tuition fees are subject to an annual review and may increase from one year to the next. For more information on this and other tuition fee matters, please see our Fees and Funding links above.

If additional compulsory costs other than the tuition fees are applicable, these will be detailed in the course details.

Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2021 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here.

Careers & employability

What can you do with a degree in Sport & Exercise Science?

By studying Sport and Exercise Science at Edinburgh Napier University you will gain applied knowledge in exercise physiology, biomechanics, and sports psychology. This degree will give you a versatile foundation for careers in sports, health, fitness, education, and research, allowing you to pursue roles that align with your interests and strengths within the broad field of exercise science and sports performance.

Not only will you walk away with a range of sports and exercise science knowledge and skills, but it is not restrictive. You will gain many highly desirable transferable (meta) skills, including teamwork, communication, writing, and data analysis, which are valued by employers within, but also outside the Sports industry.

What does a Strength and Conditioning Specialist do?

A Strength and Conditioning Specialist optimises athletes' physical performance through the design and implementation of training programs aimed at enhancing strength, speed, endurance, flexibility, and overall athletic capabilities.

Daily tasks and responsibilities in this role may include:

Assessment and evaluation

Program design

Injury prevention and rehabilitation

Research and continuing education

Coaching

Collaboration

However, this course could also lead to a range of career and further postgraduate study options, including:

Schools Activity Coordinators

Clinical Exercise Specialist

Teaching and lecturing

Sports Development Officer

Personal Training

Postgraduate courses for clinical exercise science, physiotherapy, and other disciplines

Postgraduate courses for teaching/lecturing

Research degrees/research careers

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