Sport science covers many elements of sport, health and fitness including biomechanics, physiology, nutrition, psychology, and business, management and operations of elite sport.

Depending on what you choose to study, you could learn to understand and enhance athletic performance, look at the role of the mind in sporting success, or develop skills to set up your own sports business.

Our Sports Science graduates have gone on to careers such as sports therapist, physiologist, nutritionist, personal trainer, administrator and coach.

Why study sport science with us?

• We've got impressive links with sporting bodies and professional organisations, and we're investing millions in our facilities – including £50 million in a new sports centre.
• Our Department of Sport and Exercise Science was awarded an Athena SWAN bronze award, recognising our commitment to good employment practice.
• You can use our gym and fitness studios and specialist facilities such as our motion capture systems.
• Portsmouth is a sporty city and home to the Great South Run, INEOS Team UK and Portsmouth Football Club.
• You can do a placement after your second year to get valuable work experience in the field and to develop your skills. Placement students usually work alongside local clubs, teams and organisations and often organise and promote sporting events. We'll help you find a placement for your aspirations.

Our staff are accredited by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REP), the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, and the British Psychological Society. Accreditation means you'll be taught by experienced and qualified professionals.