Sport and Exercise Science

Our sports science degree will develop your knowledge of the science of sport, including physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology and sports performance analysis.

Our wide-ranging BSc in sports science covers topics as diverse as biomechanics, research methods and sports psychology. You'll develop a broad understanding of sports science that you can use to explore a sport or health-related exercise of your choice. Throughout your studies, you'll have access to our well-equipped labs and technologically advanced sports science equipment.

As well as encouraging you to gain new skills and knowledge, we want you to put them into practice through work experience. Placements are available across the sport and exercise science industry, including at Charlton Athletic Football Club.

Recent graduates have secured roles in areas such as sports science support, sports development, and health education and promotion.

What you should know about this course
• Sports Science - Top 3 in London for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide League Tables 2025)



• Our staff include internationally-recognised Sports Scientists, Researchers and Sports Performance Practitioners/Coaches.



• We’re one of the few London unis with extensive sports facilities on campus including all-weather floodlit sports pitches, AstroTurf airdome, and strength and conditioning lab.

The University of Greenwich empowers students to live life as the main characters of their own story, discovering new talents, building skills and developing their independence as part of an inclusive and supportive community.

With three well-connected campuses situated across London and Kent, you'll certainly find the right backdrop to channel your main character's energy. Together, these campuses provide the platform for a diverse and continually evolving community.

Most famous is Greenwich Campus. With its iconic view and cameo in Marvel's Thor, Greenwich Campus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site right on the River Thames, just a few miles from the heart of London.

Avery Hill Campus offers students a relaxed environment in the leafy London neighbourhood of Eltham and is only 30 minutes by train from central London. Everything is on-site and there are many students living on campus so it's a lively place to be.

Medway Campus is a historic site with redbrick buildings in north Kent. Students live, work and socialise on-site. There's a shopping centre across the road and the train to London takes 45 minutes.

There are hundreds of degree courses to choose from in a wide range of disciplines. Many courses offer a placement year option, giving you the chance to gain career-enhancing industry experience. There are also opportunities to earn while you study with the Student Job shop scheme.

Register your interest at the University of Greenwich today.