Sports Science and Physiology

The core disciplines that the course covers are exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, sport and exercise psychology. you will explore how these can be applied across a range of settings in order to optimise sport performance, improve health and disease outcomes, and inform rehabilitation strategy.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

As well as providing you with subject-specific knowledge, we aim to equip you with the best possible skills for a variety of future careers. all of our degrees have a strong emphasis on practical based teaching, small group teaching, online learning and problem solving. throughout the degree, you’ll gain a wide range of transferable skills which are highly valued by employers. supported by the faculty student opportunity team, leeds for life scheme and your academic and personal tutor, you’ll be ideally placed to focus on your personal development and make the most of your time at university. you’ll develop excellent communication and interpersonal skills by undertaking additional experiences outside the academic requirements of the course, which could include taking a national coaching award. we have a very close relationship with many sports and exercise science employers. they visit us several times a year, speaking at careers seminars, attending our specialised sport careers networking event and running drop-in sessions. typical graduate careers include: sports scientist in an elite club teaching biomechanist exercise physiologist/rehabilitation personal trainer clinical scientist sport development officer

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Leeds has partnerships with the following companies: