Sport Science at Loughborough
Thank you for your interest in studying Sport Science with us and for attending our visit day. Here you can discover more about the range of support and opportunities available at Loughborough, as well as information on how to accept your offer.
This course allows you to gain insights into the physiological, biomechanical and psychological influences on human performance during the preparation for, and participation in, sport and exercise. An in-depth understanding of these core disciplines provides the foundation of a wide range of applied careers within the sport and exercise sector.
You will take a series of modules that have been specifically designed to develop your research, vocational and employability skills, placing you in the best possible position to secure appropriate employment upon graduation.
Our students secure graduate jobs as sports coaches, PE teachers, exercise physiologists, sport psychologists, junior sports agents, personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, health advisors, and local government sports development officers.
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I am delighted to welcome you to Loughborough University. Please do take this opportunity to find out as much as possible about studying with us. I hope that you enjoyed your visit and that you choose to join us here in September.
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Your student journey
Facilities
You will have access to the very best facilities including bespoke training and testing equipment, the latest physiological, molecular and environmental technologies, two climate chambers, and an £8 million development housing 27 laboratories, including specialist labs for physiology and biomechanics.
Academic Support
Academic support services are here to help you transition and succeed at Loughborough by supporting you to develop your academic and language skills. There’s a fantastic range of services including school-based drop-ins and bookable 1-1 appointments, online on-demand materials and bookable skills development workshops.
Careers Support
Our Careers Network is on hand to provide you with a range of career-orientated activities, such as 1-1 career advice and guidance sessions, presentations on career planning and curating CVs, as well as interview practice and mock assessment centres. They also host a range of high profile careers fairs and employer events, including our annual TalkSport conference.
Placement Opportunities
Every student at Loughborough has the opportunity to undertake a placement or study abroad year. This year allows you to develop your skills, build a professional network and add to your CV.
Recent Sport Science placement destinations include: English Institute of Sport, Leicester Tigers, Adidas, Tottenham Hotspur Club, Manchester United and many more.
95.8% of SSEHS students undertaking a placement achieved a 1st or 2:1 in the 2022 academic year.
Coach and Volunteer Academy
Gain practical experience and insight into the field by getting involved with the Coach and Volunteer Academy. You can volunteer in a range of roles such as sports coaching, media and marketing, events organisation and much more.
Student Experience
There is a huge array of activities to get involved in, from volunteering at an alpaca farm, competitive or social sport, joining one of our 97 societies, or the infamous hall parties, there really is something for everyone and so many great opportunities to socialise and make those lifelong uni friendships.
Your next steps
Contact us
If you have any questions about your offer or your course, please get in touch with us.