Sport and Exercise Science Clearing Course
Clearing opens on 2 July 2026, but you can still apply now for many of our courses.
If you’ve used all five UCAS choices but haven’t received offers, you may be able to apply for an additional course using UCAS Extra. Learn more on our Clearing hub.
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Are you interested in applying science to sports, exercise, and health? Do you want hands-on experience throughout your studies? Our sport and exercise science Clearing course allows you to explore how evidence-based approaches can enhance performance, improve wellbeing, and support public health initiatives. You’ll also gain valuable practical skills that prepare you for a wide range of careers.
As you progress through the course, you can tailor your learning with optional, career-focused modules in advanced strength and conditioning, advanced performance analysis, and applied sport and exercise practice.
Learn more about studying our sport and exercise science degree through Clearing at the University of Salford.
Sport and Exercise Science degree in Clearing
Our sport and exercise science Clearing course will help you develop skills in analysing and evaluating performance at every level – from recreational exercisers to elite athletes.
You'll study both traditional and contemporary areas of sport and exercise science, learning how to assess the fitness and performance needs of clients to design appropriate exercise programmes.
Explore our facilities
You’ll learn in specialist spaces, with industry-standard facilities designed to support your development.
Our human performance laboratory is one of the best in the country, containing
- physiological, performance analysis, and biomechanical testing equipment
- a 30-metre sprint track with inbuilt force platforms
- motion capture systems
- blood and gas analysis tools
- speed guns
Our strength and conditioning suite has dedicated PowerLift platforms to learn advanced training techniques, as well as a Biodex isokinetic dynamometer to assess muscle function and asymmetries.
If you join us through a sport and exercise science Clearing place, you’ll also access the same gait labs and exercise and physiology laboratory used by researchers at the Centre for Health and Sciences Research. These include gas analysis systems, blood analysers, and isokinetic testing conditions.
Watch this video tour of our sports facilities
Explore our Sport and Exercise Science Clearing Course
With our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science Clearing degree, you will learn how to assess a client’s fitness and performance to create a personalised exercise programme. With a strong focus on practical experience, you’ll gain hands-on skills in applied settings such as schools, local sports clubs, and the wider community.
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BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
In your first two years on our Sport and Exercise Science Clearing course, you’ll study core sport and exercise science modules. This will build a strong foundation across physiology, sport psychology, and sport nutrition – essential for careers across sport, health, and fitness sectors.
In your final year, you’ll choose from specialist pathways, shaping your studies around your career goals. These optional modules – like Applied Sport and Exercise Practice, Advanced Strength and Conditioning, and Advanced Performance Analysis – will equip you with the practical skills and knowledge needed for a career in sport, health, and performance.
You’ll also get the opportunity to complete work placements on our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science course. Aligned with professional standards, such as the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA), work placements will support your career development and potential accreditation after graduation.
What our students say about studying Sports Science in Clearing
“I love Salford and the surrounding areas; the university really appealed to me. I did have a look around a fair few other universities, but the facilities at Salford were just fantastic and unlike any others I’d seen. Also, as someone who wants to go into the sporting industry, I noticed that the University of Salford had lots of very strong links with surrounding professional sports clubs, which was an extremely important factor for me.” - Grace, BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science graduate
Read more about Grace's story.
“Having amazing tutors on the Sports Science programme helped me immensely, providing me with placement opportunities, support with assignments, and work where necessary, and the confidence to kickstart my career in analysis.” - Dan Towers, BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science graduate
Learn more about Dan's experience.
Watch Megan’s story
Before landing her dream job as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Burnley Football Club, Megan Ratcliff gained a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science and an MSc in Strength and Conditioning. Here, she talks about her experience and how her studies got her to where she is today.
Find out what students on other courses say about applying to Salford through Clearing.
Similar courses in Clearing
If you’re interested in exploring something different, take a look at our complete list of courses in Clearing 2026.
If you’ve got a question about how Clearing works, whether you’re eligible, or when you can apply, read our Clearing FAQs.
Contact us
If you have a question about studying any of our courses, contact our friendly team today on +44 (0)161 295 4545 or enquiries@salford.ac.uk.