Why Study Sport , Exercise and Performance at HSU?
Here are just some of the reasons why you should consider studying our Sport, Exercise and performance courses at Health Sciences University:
Learn what it means to study Sport and Exercise Sciences, and Sports Rehabilitation
Take a look at the courses we offer at HSU. Discover our evidence-based, practical approach to sport rehabilitation, improving elite sport, sports performance, public health, and the wellbeing of the population.
What is Sport and Exercise Science?
Sport Science, Exercise Science, Performance Science, you may have heard of these practices but what do they mean, how do they differ and why would you want to study them?
At HSU our Sport and Exercise Science course covers a range of disciplines that include: Physiology, Biomechanics, Psychology, Sport Performance, Health and Wellbeing, Sport rehabilitation, Research and more.
What is Sport Rehabilitation?
Simply put Sport Rehabilitation is about both preventing injury, and helping athletes to recover effectively from injury. Our British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) accredited course develops the knowledge skills and expertise to provide specialist injury support and training to athletes and players in sporting environments.
What is Sport, Exercise and Performance psychology?
Performance psychology focuses on enhancing psychological performance across different performance environments. With sport psychology focusing on the performance needs of athletes, military psychology focusing on psychological performance in the military and exercise psychology exploring physical activity and exercise participation.
Hands on experience:
Our courses are built on our well-established reputation of practice-based learning. Gain applied practice and hands-on experience which will be crucial for your future career. Either as part of the University’s on-site sport rehabilitation service, or in sporting the delivering of sport and exercise science testing. One of the exciting things about these courses is that they are tailored to your needs and interests, meaning you are fully equipped for future employability.
State of the art facilities
With access to our state-of-the-art facilities and labs based on our Parkwood Campus, including our Human Performance Laboratory and integrated rehabilitation centre you’ll be developing as a professional in an environment rich with opportunities.
We’re well connected
You’ll make the most of our local partnerships with professional sports clubs, local sports academies, as well as talented individual athletes and performers.
Teaching expertise
Our teaching and academic staff have a wealth of knowledge and experience, working with a range of impressive clients. All staff have worked with individual performers across a broad range of domains including: sports military, medical professions, performing arts, emergency services, performance and business.
Outstanding career prospects
The Sport and Exercise Science course follows the British Association of Sport and Exercise (BASES) requirements for the first step in training to become a sport and exercise scientist. The Sport Rehabilitation Course allows graduates to register with BASRaT as a sport rehabilitator on completion of the course. With outstanding career prospects from all of our courses there is the potential to make a real difference in communities through the development of physical activity and public health programmes, pursue a career in high performance sport, or the broader sporting and talent development sectors.
Flexible online study
Our online Masters courses offer the opportunity to tailor your learning to your own needs. Giving you control of when your learning takes place allowing you to fit your studies into your life and other commitments.
What can you do with a degree in Sport and Exercise Science?
Career prospects in Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences are plentiful with many options open to graduates. With the knowledge and expertise learnt from studying at Health Sciences University, graduates go on to work in a wide array of industries such as: elite sport and performance, clinical exercise, health and fitness, research, teaching, coaching, sports development and really anything that requires knowledge of Sport and Exercise Science.
What is the difference between a sport scientist and an exercise scientist?
These similar professions both use their understanding of the human body and mind to improve mental and physical health. However, Sport scientists generally focus on supporting and enhancing sporting performance, often in athletes and sports teams, while Exercise Scientists look to manage, improve or rehabilitate the health and wellbeing of the general population, as well as those with temporary and lifelong health conditions.
Why become a Sport Scientist?
Gain a broad understanding of core scientific disciplines underpinning sport, exercise and health science.
Why become a Sports Rehabilitator ?
Learn about anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and therapeutic exercise, and acquire in-depth theoretical knowledge combined with hands-on experience.
Sport, Exercise and Performance courses
Turn your sport-related degree into an exciting career helping people improve their quality of life as a qualified sport rehabilitator, with this one-year course.
The MSc Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation course is designed to further develop your knowledge, practical skills and expertise relating to rehabilitation in sport and exercise domains.
Study online to develop the contemporary knowledge to qualify as a sport and exercise psychologist, and network with professionals, wherever you are in the world.
Study online to develop an in-depth understanding of how psychological factors affect performance within a range of high-pressure jobs.
Passionate about sports and health? Get ready for an exciting career in the rapidly developing field of musculoskeletal care as a highly skilled sport rehabilitator.
Open up rewarding career opportunities within the field of sport and exercise science with both the scientific knowledge and the practical expertise needed to succeed.
Looking for more subjects?
We offer health education undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and professional short courses in the fields of chiropractic, medical imaging and radiology, psychology and sport, exercise and health science. Visit the subject areas that interests you and register your interest on a course.
News
Discover and read all the latest news, press releases and happenings here at Health Sciences University.
A pioneering community dance programme in Dorset is enabling older adults living with chronic lower back pain to move more, fear less and reconnect socially.
On Thursday 5th 2026, March Health Sciences University was delighted to host a vibrant evening celebration of International Women’s Day 2026 for the Dorset Police Women’s Inspire Network (WIN) and the Women’s Network at University Hospitals Dorset.
For Health Sciences University, training the next generation of highly skilled and compassionate speech and language therapists has never been more pressing, as the UK Government publishes its long-awaited Schools White Paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, which outlines “a vision for education for the next decade”.
Health Sciences University (HSU) and the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine (CICM) have confirmed that they have begun early exploratory discussions about the possibility of a future merger. HSU and CICM already have an established academic relationship, with HSU currently validating CICM’s degree provision. The discussions now underway are separate from, and additional to, this existing validation arrangement.
Nils Theuninck is a third-year Master of Chiropractic student at Health Sciences University with an impressive background in elite sailing. He has competed internationally as part of the Swiss National Sailing Team and has earned several podium finishes at major events. Most recently, Nils sailed with Alinghi Red Bull Racing in their challenge for the 37th America’s Cup. His dedication to both sport and chiropractic has been recognised with a 2025 International Sports Chiropractic Federation (FICS) Student Scholarship. We spoke to him about his sailing journey, how this influenced his decision to study chiropractic, and his goals for the future.
The National Student Survey (NSS) is now open and will close on 30 April 2026. If you’re a final‑year undergraduate, this is your chance to tell us about your experience of studying at HSU.
