Our Sport, Coaching and Physical Education BSc (Hons) course scored 96% for academic support in the National Student Survey 2025.
Our Sport, Coaching and Physical Education BSc (Hons) course scored 94% for teaching satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2025.
Our Sport, Coaching and Physical Education BSc (Hons) course scored 94% for learning opportunities in the National Student Survey 2025.
Our sports science courses are ranked 13th in the UK for graduate prospects by the Complete University Guide 2026.
Our sports science courses are ranked 13th in the UK for career prospects by the Guardian University Guide 2025.
Our Sport, Coaching and Physical Education BSc (Hons) course scored 96% for academic support in the National Student Survey 2025.
Our Sport, Coaching and Physical Education BSc (Hons) course scored 94% for teaching satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2025.
Our Sport, Coaching and Physical Education BSc (Hons) course scored 94% for learning opportunities in the National Student Survey 2025.
Our sports science courses are ranked 13th in the UK for graduate prospects by the Complete University Guide 2026.
Our sports science courses are ranked 13th in the UK for career prospects by the Guardian University Guide 2025.
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95% of our graduates are in work or further study*
If you’re not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support, followed by the offer of a paid internship. Plus, we’ll commit to lifetime career coaching. Eligibility conditions apply.
*Graduate outcomes Survey 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers
In your first year, we focus on building your professional skills and helping you explore potential career pathways. You’ll take part in relevant training designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed for placements from your second year onwards, with support to find placements tailored to your interests and career goals. You can also take on an additional placement in your third year, refining your expertise, expanding your network and gaining a competitive edge before graduating.
With strong connections to local placement providers, inspiring guest speakers and university-wide opportunity fairs, we’ll help you find experiences that develop the skills employers value most – often leading to graduate job offers.
Students on this course thrive in a hands-on learning environment, working collaboratively to transform theory into practice.
Our diverse placement and volunteering opportunities provide real-world experience, helping our students explore different career pathways beyond university.
Engaging guest speakers from a variety of professional backgrounds bring academic concepts to life, offering valuable insights and strengthening the connection between study and industry.
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You’ll be based at Oxstalls Campus, where we blend theory with hands-on practical work, using a wide array of classrooms alongside laboratories, our sports facilities and green spaces.
Our international-standard sports arena, state-of-the-art 3G pitches and dedicated cricket pavilion are high-quality facilities that are actively integrated into teaching sessions.
A wide range of sport science labs enhance your fundamental learning, with physiology, biomechanics, nutrition and environmental chambers.
Oxstalls Library offers comprehensive academic support with access to a vast collection of books, journals, and digital resources.
Equipped with computers and a variety of study spaces, the library is open 24/7 during term time, providing students with a flexible and supportive environment for research, coursework, and independent study.
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The association of Physical Education is the subject association for PE, and a key organisation to link with for the development and delivery of PE.
We have a member of staff on the afPE board, enabling us to get the most up-to-date information.
Active Gloucestershire is a charity with a vision for everyone in Gloucestershire to be active, they believe physical activity can have a transformative impact on people and their communities.
We have some of our graduates working with Active Gloucestershire, as well as staff volunteering on the board. We have previously had students undertake their placement here too.
Atlas Camps deliver Multi-Activity Holiday Camps to children aged 4-14 years old across Gloucestershire.
They offer placements to students interested in a career working with children, or within sports coaching. They also offer paid work for students both during the holidays at their holiday camps, or within term time in their aftercare provision and school sports events in the local area.
Partnering with TASS allows us to support elite athletes in balancing academic success with high-performance sport.
This collaboration provides access to specialist support, helping athletes excel both on and off the field.
University isn’t all about studying, it’s important to make the most of student life and have fun too.
There’s lots going on outside of lectures for you to get involved in, from sports to societies in our Students’ Union.
Varsity takes place each year against local rivals University of Worcester, it’s easy to get involved – you can compete, coach or support UoG.
With 500 bars, clubs and pubs, plus easy access to beautiful countryside, Gloucestershire is a vibrant county with lots happening across Cheltenham and Gloucester.
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