Sport
Turn your love for sports into a dynamic and rewarding career
If you’re passionate about performance, wellbeing, and helping people reach their goals, the University Centre in Bury St Edmunds offers the perfect starting point for a career in sport and exercise science.
Our sport courses blend theory with practical learning in real coaching, fitness, and community settings. You’ll learn from experienced professionals, gain industry-recognised skills, and build valuable connections all while studying locally in our excellent facilities.
Sport pathways
BSc (Hons) Sport Science (Top-Up)
Embark on an intensive journey into the world of sports science with our one-year BSc Sports Science (Coaching & Performance Analysis) Top-up program.
As you progress through the program, you will engage in advanced coursework and assessments that builds upon your foundational knowledge, enhancing your understanding of key sports science principles and techniques. The program is heavily focused on practical application, providing numerous opportunities to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios in sports.
HNC (HTQ) Community Coaching for England
If you love sport, this course will help you get into careers including sports coaching and development, health and fitness management and more.
The overriding aim of the programme is to develop work related skills and knowledge of individual order to operate effectively, economically, and currently within the sport and active leisure industry in a number of roles. The course aims to further up-skill learners to be able to be innovative and drive quality and change for personal aspirations and employer organisations with revised and additional approaches to work experience placements.
HND Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching Science)
If you love sport, this HNC/HND will help you get into careers including fitness and community sport, coaching and health promotion.
Embark on a dynamic journey into the world of Sport & Exercise Science with our BTEC Higher National qualification. Designed for those who seek practical, hands-on learning experiences, this qualification offers a comprehensive study of the Sport & Exercise Science sector, opening doors to a wealth of exciting career opportunities in the field.
For the full range of humanities pathways available across the Eastern Education Group – and to see the careers they can lead to – explore our Sport Progression Map.
Why choose our university?
Specialist applied coaching & performance expertise
Vocational Learning Built for Work
Courses designed to meet the latest sector standards
Careers in Sport
SPORTS COACH
Salary: £15,000-£45,000+
Plans, organizes, and leads training sessions to develop athletes’ skills, improve their performance, and prepare them for competitions. They provide guidance, motivation, and feedback, while promoting teamwork, discipline, and a positive sporting mindset
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Salary: £20,000-£60,000+
Helps individuals, couples, or groups address emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They provide a safe, supportive environment to explore feelings, develop coping strategies, and promote mental well-being through talk therapy and evidence-based techniques
PERSONAL TRAINER
Salary: £13,000-£40,000+
Designs and guides customized fitness programs to help clients achieve their health and fitness goals. They provide motivation, instruction, and support, while monitoring progress, ensuring proper technique, and promoting overall wellness
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