Moray House School of Education and Sport

Applied Sport Science (BSc Hons)

Learn how to use science to study how humans respond to sport and exercise.

Sport and exercise science uses scientific principles to promote, maintain and enhance sport- and exercise-related behaviours. This degree teaches you the  place, value and purpose of sport and exercise in society.

Developed over many years, our degree is well established and is one of the most sought-after sport science programmes in the UK. 

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Applied Sport Science (BSc Hons) - C610

Programme structure

Our four-year degree combines academic and applied concepts to study sport, exercise and health.

Career opportunities

Many students find employment in sport, others sometimes decide to use their range of graduate skills in a variety of fields. Read what graduates have to say about their experience on the programme.

Our students

Hear what our students have to say about the programme.

Contact us

Questions about your application or how to apply? Contact the Undergraduate Admissions team or the Programme Director who look forward to hearing from you.

My time spent studying at Edinburgh was a very important stage of my career. Not only was I working to improve my physical abilities, I was actually learning about the principles of what I was doing. On my visit today, I was blown-away by the facilities now available to the students here.

Sir Chris HoyOn the day he received Alumnus of the Year award