Sport and exercise sciences
The study of sport and exercise science explores how the human body works when it needs to perform most. Bringing together many disciplines, a degree in sport and exercise science can prepare you for a career in professional sport, health promotion, teaching or research.
By joining us at Surrey:
- You’ll get to study on a course recognized by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) for providing all the skills and knowledge you need to enter the profession.
- You’ll have the opportunity to complete nationally recognised gym instructor, personal training and exercise referral qualifications.
- We are ranked 14th in the UK for overall student satisfaction* in the National Student Survey 2025.
- You’ll have great graduate prospects - 93% of our undergraduate biosciences graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA).
*Measured by % positivity across all questions for all providers listed in the Guardian University Guide League Tables.
Wonderful things happen here
On our course, you’ll study a hands-on curriculum, access specialised exercise equipment, gain industry experience, have the opportunity to apply for one of our sports scholarships and complete additional qualifications.
See some of the state-of-the-art equipment and laboratories you’ll use, including our cycle ergometers, Olympic lifting platforms, isokinetic dynamometers and a sports vision trainer (SVT) hand-eye coordination device.
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Wonderful things happen here
On our course, you’ll study a hands-on curriculum, access specialised exercise equipment, gain industry experience, have the opportunity to apply for one of our sports scholarships and complete additional qualifications.
See some of the state-of-the-art equipment and laboratories you’ll use, including our cycle ergometers, Olympic lifting platforms, isokinetic dynamometers and a sports vision trainer (SVT) hand-eye coordination device.
