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Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year

BSc · York St John University · 4 years

Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year

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York St John University

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MOnot published
SATISFACTION89%
CONTINUATION80%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS35%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 17% of the work its graduates go into (Low).

About this course

Sport and exercise science applies the principles of physiology, biomechanics, and psychology to understand and improve physical performance and promote health through exercise. Exercise scientists work alongside athletes to enhance performance and alongside health professionals to promote healthy living in the general population, using scientific measurement and analysis to design and evaluate training and exercise programmes. The field spans elite sport, community health, rehabilitation, and public health, making it one of the most practically relevant scientific disciplines in terms of real-world impact on human lives. The four-year full-time Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year programme at York St John University includes a foundation year for students who need additional preparation before entering the main degree. The programme is practical and applied, using specialis

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 45% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

  • 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
  • 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →
  • 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
  • 12 / 100Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation · 10% of graduatescards →
  • 10 / 100Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations · 10% of graduatescards →

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MORE ON THIS COURSEClassic profile (reviews, comparisons, open days, campus video) · this course as data. Measured August 2026; pay, satisfaction and continuation figures are the course's own published data (HESA GO / LEO / NSS).