Sports Science Clearing

Sports Science Degree Clearing

Our sports science degree Clearing courses will develop your skills in analysing and evaluating the performance of sportspeople at all levels, from the recreational exerciser to the elite athlete.  

With modules that cover both traditional and contemporary sports science disciplines, you’ll learn how to assess the fitness and performance needs of clients to design an appropriate exercise programme. 

Whichever pathway you choose, you will learn in state-of-the-art facilities. Our human performance laboratory is one of the best in the country, containing almost every type of physiological, performance analysis and biomechanical testing equipment – including a 30-metre sprint track with inbuilt force platforms, motion capture systems, blood and gas analysis tools and speed guns. 

Our strength and conditioning suite has dedicated PowerLift platforms for students and athletes to learn advanced training techniques, as well as a Biodex isokinetic dynamometer to assess muscle function and asymmetries. 

If you choose one of our sports science Clearing places, you can access the same gait labs and exercise and physiology laboratory (with gas analysis systems, blood analysers and isokinetic testing conditions) used by our expert researchers at the Centre for Health and Sciences Research.

Explore our facilities

Watch the video below to take a tour of our sports facilities with students Emma and Jacob:

Explore our Sports Science Clearing Places

On our sports science Clearing courses, we have a variety of pathways that allow you to specialise in your chosen area so you can prepare for a range of careers. You'll study our core sports science modules in your first two years, then in your third year you can continue to study sports science modules, or choose to specialise in strength and conditioning or performance analysis. Depending on the pathway you choose, you can graduate with one of the following awards: 

• BSc (Hons) Sports Science
• BSc (Hons) Sports Science (Strength and Conditioning)
• BSc (Hons) Sports Science (Performance Analysis)

Expand the accordion below to learn more about the options available through our sports science degree Clearing places:

Nutrition and Exercise Degree Clearing

Do you have a passion for exercise and activity? Are you interested in working with people from a variety of backgrounds? If so, our BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Exercise as Medicine degree is for you. This course – the first one in the UK of its kind – focuses on helping individuals lead healthier lifestyles using nutrition and exercise. 

To help people improve their health and fitness, you will learn topics including physiological systems, behavioural changes, and nutrition and dietary analysis. 

As part of your nutrition and exercise degree Clearing course you’ll get the opportunity to complete vocational awards in areas including gym instruction and personal training – at no additional cost.  

You’ll also get opportunities to apply the skills you’ve learnt in a variety of settings, from workplaces to schools and clinics. Recent graduates of our nutrition and exercise degree have gone on to work for a range of well-established organisations, including Salford Community Leisure, Manchester Primary Care Trust, Fitness First and BUPA Wellness.