Course Overview

This course aims to develop your skills in analysing and evaluating performance and providing interventions within the traditional (including exercise physiology, psychology, biomechanics and nutrition) and the contemporary sports science disciplines (such as performance analysis and strength and conditioning).

Our choice of pathways allows you to specialise in the final year and ensures the best preparation for a range of career choices, including sports science support, teaching, coaching, performance analysis and strength and conditioning. Depending on the pathway you choose, you can graduate with one of the following named awards:

BSc (Hons) Sports Science

BSc (Hons) Sports Science (Strength and Conditioning)

BSc (Hons) Sports Science (Performance Analysis)

We are extremely proud that our course is ranked in the Complete University Guide as number one in the North West for Sports Science (2023)

This course received a 100% overall student satisfaction rate in the most recent National Student Survey (NSS), with students stating they were most satisfied (98%) with the learning opportunities they had on the course (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2022 data).

You will:

• Learn in state-of-the-art facilities, including human performance laboratories, performance analysis facilities, and our strength and conditioning suite for testing, analysis and training. 

• Learn how to assess a client's fitness and performance needs to design an appropriate exercise programme. 

• Improve your knowledge and skills in practical environments and through our organised placement module.

• Be able to work with all levels, from the recreational exerciser to the elite athlete.

• Have the chance to work in a range of applied settings including; local sports clubs and their athletes, in schools and in the wider community. 

General Eligibility

GCSE

Five GCSE's at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) including English Language, Maths and Science. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below

UCAS tariff points

112 points

A level

112 points including at least one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, PE, Sport Studies.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).