A Sports Performance degree enables you to apply core sciences, new technologies, and training principles to competitive sport. This course is developing the Sports Performance scientists of the future by equipping graduates with skills and competencies needed to operate in the complex and demanding elite sport environment, empowering them with confidence to generate new ideas and techniques in sporting contexts and beyond.
This course is designed to offer extensive practical experience in real-world and research settings, promoting reflection and critical thinking. Whilst technologies are central to our curriculum, they do not appear standalone, but they are underpinned by the fundamental principles of biomechanics, nutrition, physiology and psychology.
You will master all contemporary data collection techniques and become proficient in data visualisation and analytics. You’ll be taught by world-leading experts in their fields and benefit from our links with national and international sports teams, governing bodies, data analytics and sports technology companies.
Our placement programme will offer a vast selection of opportunities, from supporting academy and county-level clubs, GB teams and other international elite performers. You’ll also have the chance to achieve qualifications with various national governing bodies alongside your degree, allowing you to graduate well-equipped for an exciting career in sports performance and coaching.
The course involves a substantial amount of applied study with most of our modules having a laboratory and/or practical element. Theoretical elements are synched with practical elements and delivered through interactive lectures.
The use of sophisticated equipment, modern technologies and data analytics play an important role in our curriculum. You will be assessed using a variety of methods allowing you to demonstrate your strengths.
Beyond data collection and analysis skills in sports performance, you will develop advanced skills in scientific research methods, undertaking a research project in your final year, in a sports performance area that interests you. You will learn from a team of practicing professionals, internationally recognised for their expertise in Sports Performance, Sport Science and Coaching.
104 – 112 UCAS tariff points, BCC – BBC at A levels, MMM – DMM at BTEC, or a Merit in your T-Level.
If you are unsure whether we could make you an offer or you have any questions, just get in touch with our admissions team who will be able to advise you.
English Language or Literature and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required.
This course is available with an additional integrated foundation year. This four year option has lower entry requirements – see below – than the other study type/s available.
Typical offers
48 UCAS tariff points, DD at A levels, PPP at BTEC or a Pass in your T Level.
GCSEs
Grade C/4 in English Language/Literature and Mathematics, or equivalent (e.g. Level 2 Functional Skills).
To apply for the integrated foundation year degree, select the ‘With foundation year’ option from the study types listed at the top of this page before clicking ‘Apply’.
See course overview for more information about the interated foundation year option.
We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants, although some entry requirements may still apply for Professionally Accredited Courses. We accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas and make offers on an individual basis.
Please read the entry requirements for your country – and you’re welcome to contact our admissions team if you have questions.
Here's an example of the types of modules you'll study (the contents and structure of the course are reviewed occasionally, but it is unlikely that there will be significant change).
Module information is not available for this programme.
| Start date | Location | UCAS code |
Fee (UK) per year |
Fee (international) per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Oxstalls, Gloucester | C626 | £9,250 | £16,600 |
| Sep 2025 | Oxstalls, Gloucester | C626 | TBC | TBC |
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International students can benefit from a range of scholarships and bursaries across many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. |
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We’re well-connected with placement providers including Cheltenham Town FC, Forest Green Rovers FC, Gloucester Rugby, Bristol Bears Rugby, Bristol City FC, Bristol Rovers FC and Swindon Town FC.
Internationally, we have been working in world-class settings related to athletics and football and we have developed partnerships with motion analysis and data analytics software companies.
Sports Performance for us is more than just performance analysis. It’s about developing modern well-rounded scientists, decisive and critical-thinking individuals. We strongly believe that this approach will allow our graduates to stand out from the crowd and in the graduate job market.
Work with leading practitioners, coaches, and professionals in specialist environments where you will develop your skills and gain real-world experience.
Make the most of our industry links on placement and in the classroom. You’ll develop skills through placements with professional teams, elite athletes and para-athletes, performance analysis companies and supporting performance optimisation projects with governing bodies.
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