FdSc Sport and Exercise Science*

Start Date: 8th September 2025

Length 2 days per week (Monday and Tuesday) for 2 years
Study Full-Time
Location Rye Hill Campus

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FdSc Sport and Exercise Science

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Are you passionate about sports, physical activity, and cutting-edge science? Then our FdSc Sport and Exercise Science course could be your gateway to a dynamic and rewarding career in the growing field of sports science!

In this course, you will explore the science behind human motion with biomechanical analysis, and discover ways to optimise athlete performance and support rebalitation. You will also study components of sports science such as biomechanics, anatomy, and psychology.

Learning takes place in fantastic facilities, including a biomechanics lab, conditioning suite, sports hall, and our Sports Injury Clinic meaning you'll develop hands-on, transferrable skills through innovative learning methods and real-world applications, whilst learning from expert tutors who bring cutting-edge knowledge into the classroom.

As part of the course, you’ll have the chance to undertake placements with local sports organisations, rehabilitation centres, or athletic clubs, building invaluable connections and hands-on experience. Additionally, you may have the opportunity to pursue extra qualifications, such as First Aid, Sports Massage, and Sports Taping and Strapping Techniques*.

After completing this course you will have the tools, knowledge, and experience you need to explore diverse opportunities across sports performance, physical activity, rehabilitation, and sports technology.

So... if you’re eager to understand the science behind sports performance, physical activity, and sports technology, this course is perfect for you.

*Subject to funding and availability.

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Lewis James

MSc (Hons) Sport and Education

"My degree programme is fantastic because it's written with external partners, including the NUFC Foundation, Newcastle Eagles and Newcastle Falcons. These connections mean Sport students at Newcastle College university Centre have access to many more personal and professional development opportunities than other universities, especially in the North East. The best bit is the staff are so flexible and open to student input, even though some of them worked on Team GB!"

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Daily tasks:

Assesses and provides treatment for people with mental disabilities, or those suffering with mental illness, stress, and emotional and relationship problems.
Administers aromatic herbs and oils and massage to relieve pain and restore health.
Adopts a holistic approach in assessing the overall health of the patient, and treats by inserting needles under the skin at particular locations according to the disorder being treated.
Manipulates and massages patient to discover the cause of pain, relieve discomfort, restore function and mobility and to correct irregularities in body structure.
Diagnoses and treats disorders of vision and eye movements, monitors subsequent progress and recommends further optical, pharmacological or surgical treatment as required.
Prescribes diet therapy and gives advice to patients, health care professionals and the public on dietetic and nutritional matters for those with special dietary requirements or to prevent illness amongst the general population.

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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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£40,916 View more

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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£25,204 View more

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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£25,006 View more

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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£23,391 View more

Physiotherapists

Therapy professionals n.e.c.

Daily tasks:

Assesses and provides treatment for people with mental disabilities, or those suffering with mental illness, stress, and emotional and relationship problems.
Administers aromatic herbs and oils and massage to relieve pain and restore health.
Adopts a holistic approach in assessing the overall health of the patient, and treats by inserting needles under the skin at particular locations according to the disorder being treated.
Manipulates and massages patient to discover the cause of pain, relieve discomfort, restore function and mobility and to correct irregularities in body structure.
Diagnoses and treats disorders of vision and eye movements, monitors subsequent progress and recommends further optical, pharmacological or surgical treatment as required.
Prescribes diet therapy and gives advice to patients, health care professionals and the public on dietetic and nutritional matters for those with special dietary requirements or to prevent illness amongst the general population.

Median Salary

£37,682 View more

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Biological Scientists and Biochemists

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.

Median Salary

£40,916 View more

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Sports Players

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.

Median Salary

£25,204 View more

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Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials

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.

Median Salary

£25,006 View more

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Fitness Instructors

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.

Median Salary

£23,391 View more

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Newcastle College University Centre Returns as Eagles Sponsor for New Season

Newcastle College University Centre has teamed up with neighbours Newcastle Eagles once again this year, returning to the front of the men's team jerseys as main sponsor for the season ahead.