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Sport and Exercise Science Degrees at Bishop Burton

Propel your career in Sport at UCBB, developing the academic and practical competence that the industry demands.

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Passionate about sport, fitness and performance?

Studying Sport and Exercise Science at Bishop Burton College in East Yorkshire gives you the knowledge, practical skills and real-world experience needed for a career in the sport and fitness industry.

Our degree courses combine science, coaching and applied learning, helping you develop the skills required to work in performance sport, rehabilitation and exercise science.

Quick Overview

  • Location: East Yorkshire
  • Study level: HNC and Bachelor’s degrees
  • Facilities: Human Performance Lab, gym, football and rugby pitches, 3G pitch and sports hall
  • Specialisms: Coaching, strength and conditioning, sport therapy
  • Learning style: Practical, applied learning with real athletes
  • Career paths: Sports therapist, coach, physiotherapist, performance analyst
  • Progression: Employment in sport or postgraduate study

Why Study Sport and Exercise Science at Bishop Burton?

  • Outstanding sport facilities
    Train and study using professional-standard gyms, pitches and laboratories.
  • Hands-on, applied learning
    Work with athletes and develop practical skills alongside your studies.
  • Expert tutors with industry experience
    Learn from professionals with backgrounds in coaching, performance and sport science.
  • Career-focused courses
    Develop the skills needed for careers in sport, health and performance industries.
  • Strong industry links
    Benefit from partnerships with sports organisations, clubs and governing bodies

Facilities and Industry Experience

Studying sport at Bishop Burton means learning in a high-performance sporting environment.

You will have access to:

  • Grass pitches
  • A Centre for Sport and Exercise Science
  • A Human Performance Laboratory for testing and analysis 
  • A fully equipped gym and strength training facilities
  • Sports hall and 3G pitch
  • A Sport and Exercise Therapy Clinic treating real clients

Students gain hands-on experience working with athletes, analysing performance and supporting rehabilitation.

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Industry Links and Experience

At Bishop Burton, you’ll connect with professionals across the sport and fitness industry.

You will benefit from:

  • Partnerships with professional sports teams and organisations 
  • Opportunities to support sports academies and athletes on campus 
  • Guest speakers and industry professionals
  • Access to internships and work experience opportunities

These connections help you build real-world experience and prepare for your future career.

What You Will Study

Sport and Exercise Science degrees combine science, coaching and performance.

Depending on your chosen patheway, you may study topics such as:

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Sport and exercise psychology
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Performance analysis
  • Injury prevention and rehabilitation
  • Nutrition and fitness testing

These courses develop both scientific understanding and practical skills, highly valued in the sport industry.

Careers in Sport and Exercise Science

A Sport and Exercise Science degree can lead to careers such as:

  • Sports therapist
  • Strength and conditioning coach
  • Sports coach
  • Performance analyst
  • Physiotherapy pathways
  • Sports development roles

Graduates can work across professional sport, health, fitness and rehabilitation environments

What Skills Will I Learn?

  • Performance analysis and testing
  • Coaching and training techniques
  • Injury prevention and rehabilitation
  • Communication and teamwork
  • Scientific research and data analysis

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Sports Academies at Bishop Burton College

The Sports Academies at Bishop Burton College provide a high-performance environment for aspiring athletes, led by professional coaches with elite-level experience.

Students follow a structured training programme focused on long-term development, including technical and tactical sessions, strength and conditioning, and performance analysis using the latest technology.

You don’t need to study a Sport course to join an academy — you can combine your chosen subject with high-level training, competition and athlete development.

 

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Student Profiles

Ben Wood

Ben Wood - HNC in Sport and Exercise

"We're able to use facilities and pitches which even semi-professional/professional clubs may not have access to and we’re getting access to that every day.

"You also have the opportunity to talk more in-depth to your lecturers, something that you may not get to do at a bigger university. It makes me feel valued."

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Meet your tutors

Craig Fairbairn

Craig Fairbairn

Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science

Sports performance analysis expert Craig, enjoyed an exciting career working with Hull Kingston Rovers, Hull City FC Academy and New Zealand Rugby League before joining the UCBB team. 

Boasting a PhD in Performance Analysis from the University of Hull, Craig is our resident specialist in sports performance analysis, heading up all performance analysis elements of UCBB’s Sports and Exercise Science programmes. 

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