Sport and Exercise Science

Sport and Exercise Science
Taking part in sport can be life-changing and so can a degree in sport and exercise science. Gaining the skills to boost elite athletes' performance, improve fitness in the general population or support people with ongoing health conditions opens up rewarding career options.

You'll be joining a school that's passionate about sport - playing it, understanding its impact and promoting it. Our links with external sports organisations, community groups and clubs, combined with outstanding on-campus facilities, ensure you gain in-depth knowledge alongside practical experience.

Our academic staff are leaders in their fields, producing research that improves the performance of coaches and athletes and looks at how sport and exercise can improve physical and mental health in the general population. They are also approachable and use their top-level experience to help you to choose modules that support your career ambitions.

Your future
As a Sport and Exercise Science graduate, you'll leave Kent with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience. In addition, you also develop the key transferable skills sought by employers, such as:


- excellent communication skills


- work independently or as part of a team


- ability to solve problems and think analytically


- time management.


This means that our graduates are well equipped for careers across a range of fields. They have gone on to work in sports science support for elite athletes, professional sports teams, teaching and in the NHS for physical activity, exercise referral or health promotion.

Location
Our city, your time.
It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.
We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

Get Your Kent Start at the University of Kent. Prepare to be career-ready, with guaranteed internships with every course, as well as support that’s readily available from day one. Join our vibrant and caring community and enjoy our stunning campus spaces.

Our Canterbury site includes on-campus nightclubs, bars, restaurants, high-end sports facilities and even a student cinema! You can enjoy your lunch on Kent's green campus, visit historical sights nearby in Canterbury or Rochester, or head to the beach. You're also just a short bus journey from scenic beaches, and a train ride from Central London!

Kent offers a range choice of accommodation options to suit all budgets. You’ll be supported with discounts on transport, meals and other cost-of-living initiatives. All first-year students also get free gym and sports memberships!

Interested? Why not come and see Kent for yourself on a Clearing campus tour.

Apply to Kent this Clearing and start building your future.