Applied Sport and Exercise (Top-up)

Indicate point of entry as Year 3 when applying for this top-up degree.

Course overview: This top-up degree programme allows you to progress to completion of a BSc (Hons) degree on a full or part-time basis when you have completed a foundation degree in a sport and exercise discipline. You develop your research and laboratory skills alongside your abilities in critical thinking, problem solving and reflective practice to enhance your employment potential.

Top reasons to study sport and exercise science
1. Career focused: we introduce you to a wide range of employers and help you plan your career from day one, in pathways such as teaching PE, sports coaching, strength and conditioning and personal training, exercise referral, the health and fitness industry and others.
2. Facilities: cutting-edge equipment and laboratory space gives you the practical skills you need to assess performance in sports and exercise, and includes an outdoor 3G astro turf, advanced laboratories for fitness testing (VO2 max, blood sampling), technique analysis (3D motion analysis), and strength and conditioning.
3. Student experience: outside of your studies Teesside Sport offers performance sport scholarships, opportunities to join University and/or campus sport teams; volunteering or working in The Gym and sports facilities.
4. Staff expertise: the teaching and technical team have worked with athletes and coaches across youth development programmes, professional and elite sport.

After the course: This degree will equip you with a range of skills, competencies and knowledge for embarking on a successful career in a broad range of professional roles and industries related to the field of sport and exercise science including secondary school PE teacher, primary school teacher, exercise referral specialist, sports development officer, head coach, performance analyst, health promotion specialist, researcher, lecturer, manager through a graduate scheme, outdoor adventure coach, clinical cardiac physiologist, high-performance physiologist, biomechanist, sport scientist, fitness instructor or personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach and owner of a lifestyle business.

Choosing Teesside University means joining a modern, ambitious university that puts students first. Named Modern University of the Year 2026 (Daily Mail University Guide 2026) and recognised for its outstanding student experience, Teesside combines award-winning teaching with the support you need to succeed.

Based in Middlesbrough, the university has invested millions into creating a vibrant campus packed with industry-standard facilities, study spaces and social hubs. You'll also have access to Adobe Creative Campus tools, helping you build valuable digital skills alongside your degree.

From day one, you'll be part of a welcoming student community with excellent support services, societies, sports clubs and opportunities to boost your career prospects. If you're looking for a university that helps you achieve more and make the most of student life, Teesside could be the perfect fit.