Sport Courses at Northumbria

Study Undergraduate Sport Courses at Northumbria.

Ready to Ask the Big Questions? 

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.

Physiotherapy at Northumbria is ranked 1st in the UK (Daily Mail University Guide 2026).

Sports Science at Northumbria is ranked Top 30 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026).

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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). 

Over 97% of our Physiotherapy graduates are in highly skilled employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Times Good University Guide 2026).

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