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Sport Courses at Northumbria

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Study Undergraduate Sport Courses at Northumbria.

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Join research-rich academics, including those who specialise in Optimising Human Performance, Promoting and Preserving and Health and Well-being, and Informing Practice and Policy.  

Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation at Northumbria is ranked 5th for research power in the UK (REF, 2021). This is a rise of 21 places compared to 2014 – the largest rise in the sector.

Sport Science at Northumbria is ranked top 20 in the UK (Times Good University Guide, 2025).

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Graduates from our Sport courses have included successful medal winning athletes such as Victoria Pendleton (Olympic cyclist), Steve Cram (track and field athlete), Jamie Noon (Rugby Union), Martin Corry (Rugby International), and Chris Cook (Olympic swimmer). 

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