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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Football Coaching and Performance (Extended Degree) BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years Full Time or 5 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Study an extended degree for an extra year of preparation and skills-building modules.

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Football Coaching and Performance (Extended Degree) BSc (Hons) (i2i International Soccer Academy)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years Full Time

Study an extended degree for an extra year of preparation and skills-building modules.

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Football Coaching and Performance BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Built around the FA’s 4 Corner Model, this course aims to equip you with the competencies required to coach players at all stages of…

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Physiotherapy (Extended Degree) BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years Full Time

Study an extended degree for an extra year of preparation and skills-building modules.

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Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time

On this course you will develop understanding of how movement, function and physical activity contributes to health and well-being.

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Sport and Exercise Science (Extended Degree) BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years Full Time or 5 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Study an extended degree for an extra year of preparation and skills-building modules.

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Sport and Exercise Science (Extended Degree) BSc (Hons) (i2i International Soccer Academy)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years Full Time

Interested in sport and exercise and the science that drives it? Aspire to help elite athletes perform to their highest potential?…

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Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Want to tackle health challenges such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes? This Sport and Exercise Science course may be for you.

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Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) (i2i International Soccer Academy)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time

Interested in sport and exercise and the science that drives it? Aspire to help elite athletes perform to their highest potential?…

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Sport Coaching (Extended Degree) BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years Full Time or 5 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Study an extended degree for an extra year of preparation and skills-building modules.

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Sport Coaching (Extended Degree) BSc (Hons) (i2i International Soccer Academy)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years Full Time

For those applying for 2026, study an extended degree for an extra year of preparation and skills-building modules. From the playground…

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Sport Coaching BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Passionate about developing a career in sports coaching? This course may be for you.

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Sport Coaching BSc (Hons) (i2i International Soccer Academy)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time

From the playground to the world stage, coaches make a difference. If you want to help people at all levels and ages achieve their…

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Sport Foundation Year (i2i International Soccer Academy)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Full Time followed by a further 3 years full-time study

The Sport Foundation Year is a preparatory year of study that builds your skills, knowledge, and confidence so you feel empowered to…

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Sport Management (Extended Degree) BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years Full Time or 5 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Study an extended degree for an extra year of preparation and skills-building modules.

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Sport Management (Extended Degree) BSc (Hons) (i2i International Soccer Academy)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years Full Time

Study an extended degree for an extra year of preparation and skills-building modules. Learn to appreciate and evaluate sport as a…

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Sport Management BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Learn to appreciate and evaluate sport, as a global business, from an informed managerial viewpoint on this course.

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Sport Management BSc (Hons) (i2i International Soccer Academy)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time

Learn to appreciate and evaluate sport as a global business from an informed and inquisitive managerial viewpoint.

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Sport, Exercise and Nutrition (Extended Degree) BSc (Hons) (i2i International Soccer Academy)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 4 years Full Time

Interested in how nutritional advice can be used to optimise performance? Aspire to help individuals who exercise for recreational…

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Sport, Exercise and Nutrition BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

This course will offer you a thorough and scientific understanding of sport, exercise and nutrition.

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Sport, Exercise and Nutrition BSc (Hons) (i2i International Soccer Academy)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time

Interested in how nutritional advice can be used to optimise performance? Aspire to help individuals who exercise for recreational…

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