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BA (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Top-Up)

Start Date: 7th September 2026

Newcastle College Sport 23
  • Length 1 year
  • Study Full-Time
  • Location Rye Hill Campus

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BA (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Top-Up)

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This BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Top-Up) is a one-year course designed to help you take your passion for sport and exercise science to the next level. If you’ve already completed a foundation degree in Sport and Exercise Science or a related field, this is your chance to deepen your knowledge and specialise in areas that match your career goals.

Whether you’re interested in rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, applied physiology, or coaching, this course will help you tailor your learning and focus on what excites you most.

Focusing on advanced scientific principles and practical application, this course will equip you with the skills to thrive in the ever-evolving sports industry. A key highlight of the course is the Sports Science Project, where you’ll carry out an independent research investigation in a topic that you're passionate about.

With key BASES modules (pending endorsement) like Applied Physiology in Sport, you'll gain industry-relevant education that employers value and graduate prepared for roles in sports science, health, and performance.

Clearing Places Available

There's still time to apply to study this course through Clearing 2025.

To apply, email us directly at clearing@ncl-coll.ac.uk

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What can I do with a qualification in Sport?

Daily tasks:

  • Monitors the distribution, presence and behaviour of plants, animals and aquatic life, and performs other scientific tasks related to conservation not performed by jobholders in MINOR GROUP 214: Conservation and Environment Professionals.
  • Advises farmers, medical staff and others, on the nature of field crops, livestock and produce and on the treatment and prevention of disease.
  • Observes the structure of communities of organisms in the laboratory and in their natural environment.
  • Researches the effects of internal and external environmental factors on the life processes and other functions of living organisms.
  • Performs tests to study physiological and pathological characteristics within cells and other organisms.
  • Identifies and studies the chemical substances, including microbial infections, involved in physiological processes and the progress of disease.
  • Studies the physical and chemical form, structure, composition and function of living organisms.

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Daily tasks:

  • Discusses performance problems with coaches, physiotherapists, dieticians and doctors.
  • Maintains clothing and other specialised sporting equipment.
  • Builds stamina, physical strength and agility through running, fitness exercises and weight training.
  • Attends training sessions to develop skills and practice individual or team moves and tactics.
  • Participates in exhibitions, pre-qualifying events, tournaments and competitions.

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Daily tasks:

  • Manages the playing areas and competitors, starts race, competition or match and controls its progress according to established rules.
  • Inspects and maintains specialised clothing and equipment.
  • Understands health and safety aspects of various activities and ensures any statutory requirements are met.
  • Provides information and develops facilities to encourage greater participation in sport, and to enhance the standards of participants.
  • Deals with administrative aspects such as arranging matches, contests or appearances for athlete or team, and organising required transport and accommodation.
  • Monitors and analyses technique and performance, and determines how future improvements can be made.
  • Controls team selection and discipline and recruits ancillary staff such as coaches or physiotherapists.
  • Coaches teams or individuals by demonstrating techniques and directing training and exercise sessions.

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Daily tasks:

  • Understands the health and safety aspects of different forms of exercise and ensures that any statutory requirements are met.
  • Plans and monitors personal fitness schedules.
  • Ensures that clients do not injure themselves through over exertion or using incorrect training techniques.
  • Demonstrates and leads fitness activities and supervises exercise classes.
  • Devises programmes of training appropriate to the needs of clients with varying levels of strength, fitness and ability.
  • Assesses the fitness levels of clients.

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