Sport and Exercise Science Courses

Study sport and exercise science in London in specialist facilities at Stone X Stadium. Explore pathways that support your ambitions in sport, health, performance or rehabilitation.

Why choose us?

Your course will help you understand how the body and mind respond to sport, exercise and physical activity. You’ll explore areas such as physiology, biomechanics, performance analysis, coaching and sport psychology. 

You’ll learn through a mix of practical sessions, applied projects and theory, giving you the confidence to understand and use sport science in real situations. Clear progression routes from undergraduate sport science degrees to postgraduate study in exercise physiology, sport rehabilitation, and performance analysis. 

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Learn in the same high-performance labs and studios used by professional athletes at Stone X Stadium, the home of Saracens Rugby Club and the London Institute of Sport.

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Learn from academic staff who actively work with elite organisations including F1 Academy, Tottenham Hotspur and Saracens Rugby Club.

task Professional accreditation

Our degrees are accredited by professional bodies such as BASRaT (British Association of Sport Rehabilitators) and CASES (Chartered Association of Sports and Exercise Science), giving you access to professional learning resources.

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Build industry skills through placements, internships and applied research projects with previous students working with major sports clubs and health organisations including FIFA, Saracens RFC and the LTA.

Course options

Courses in sport and exercise science

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Who are you?

Chris Bishop.

Job title.

Associate Professor of Strength and Conditioning.

What makes Middlesex unique?

We are based over at StoneX Stadium, which is the home of Saracens Rugby Club.

Lots of universities will have similar facilities, they won't be based or housed at a professional sports organization.

We've got a member of staff who works at Spurs Women, we've got two members of staff who work at Arsenal Academy, we've got the lead performance scientist for British Weightlifting.

Definitely puts us at the the real cutting edge of high performance sport.

How do you help students prepare for the future? Probably the most important one is that every degree has got a placement module.

And that essentially just gives the students the opportunity to go out, apply all the underpinning theory, the science into day-to-day practice.

Because we have a lot of alumni in these different sporting organizations, they send us, you know, placement opportunities of various different shapes and sizes every year.

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The work that you're doing, seeing it come into fruition after, so learning a simple aspect, whether it's to do with biomechanics or physiology or something else, and then being able to apply that to something bigger.

You really see that in your mind, you're like, okay, I've learned this little thing and I can apply this to something that I care more about, whether that's strength and conditioning or physiology or psychology, because sport science includes so many different niches that your learning capacity is unlimited.

Most exciting thing about working at Middlesex? Truth is the culture, you know.

I think there's there's a real genuine appreciation of a two-way working relationship between staff and students here, we can learn just as much from them as hopefully they can from us.

Favourite moment at Middlesex?

Truth be told, I, you know, legitimately love what I do.

The realization of being a part of their journey that gets them to to where they want to go, and hopefully being a a small part in helping to, you know, build their knowledge, build their skills, help develop their behaviours ready for these job roles in elite and professional sports organizations.

You know, seeing when they do land those jobs has has been nice to see and and pretty inspiring on a personal note as well, to be honest.

The cutting edge of high-performance sport: Studying sport science at Middlesex

Facilities

Facilities

The London Sport Institute has a centre for high tech training at the West Stand, Stone X Stadium in partnership with Saracens Rugby Club. The facilities in West Stand at Stone X Stadium give you unique access to academy and elite players and coaches.

The space gives you access to advanced technologies to get ahead of the game with spaces including:

  • Biomechanics room
  • Strength and conditioning training space
  • Physiology labs
  • Performance analysis specialist room
  • Rehabilitation treatment rooms
  • New cognition labs and clinic

Your learning experience with London Sport Institute will mirror real life practice with tech for motion capture, force sensing plates in walls and floors, full body scanning, computer analysis and analysis of blood, urine and cortisol.

Sport and exercise science facilities

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Fly through Health and Sports Science Facilities at StoneX Stadium | Middlesex University
Industry experience

Industry experience and partnerships

Our courses are shaped by the needs of the sports industry and delivered in collaboration with leading organisations, giving you the competitive edge for work in the sports industry. 

  • Professional sports connections: We work with teams like Tottenham Hotspur and Saracens RFC, building industry connections for our students 
  • Industry-practising academic team: You’ll learn from staff who work in the sports industry and bring up-to-date practice into the classroom. The London Sports Institute often welcomes elite professionals to use the facilities
  • Professional accreditations: Such as BASRaT (British Association of Sport Rehabilitators) and CASES (Chartered Association of Sports and Exercise Science)
  • Gain experience: With opportunities for placement years, internships, and applied research projects.

News

“When applying for university, I knew that I wanted to be in London. Middlesex has a great reputation as one of the best in the city for sport, so I was drawn to it from the start. I've enjoyed all aspects of the course in particular the progressive process of the three years of learning, seeing how all the different parts of years one and two have come together and culminated in the extended writing and research projects of year three.”

Hannah Newman, BSc Sport and Exercise Science (Physical Education and Coaching)

Careers

Careers and employability

Our graduates work in areas such as sport rehabilitation clinics, health clinics, elite or amateur sports teams, the leisure and fitness industry, or occupational health units. Graduate roles include: 

  • Sports manager 
  • Sports coach 
  • Physical trainer 
  • Sports science technician 
  • Sport development officer 
  • Personal trainer 

You could have opportunities to work with well-known sports organisations. Students have previously gained experience with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, Saracens Rugby Club, DP World Tour and British Weightlifting, helping them build valuable professional contacts while they study. 

Your career and job opportunities

Entry requirements

Entry requirements and how to apply

At Middlesex, we're proud of how we recognise the potential of future sport and exercise science students like you. We make fair and aspirational offers because we want you to aim high, and we’ll support you all the way.

General requirements for sport and exercise science courses

Undergraduate: Typical UCAS tariff points: 80–96 depending on the programme. A level (or equivalent) in Biology, Physical Education, or another science is recommended.  

Postgraduate: A relevant sport science, health, or related degree is normally required for entry to MSc programmes. Professional experience in coaching, rehabilitation, or physiology may be considered.

Please refer to your specific sport and exercise science course page for accurate information.

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How to apply

Please refer to each sport and exercise science courses for information on how to apply.

How to apply for undergraduate courses

How to apply for postgraduate courses

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Student experience
West Stand facilities at StoneX - Middleex University

Student experience and community

Your experience goes far beyond the classroom. You’ll be part of an active community where you can build connections, test ideas and make the most of university life.

You’ll engage from students and alumni who have taken placements, and graduate roles in the UK and around the world to inspire you as you plan your own path. Many courses include work placements, check your individual course page for more information.

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