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Sport - University of Chichester Skip to content Sport Sport Develop communication, confidence and professional skills across a range of specialisms See our courses Sport Develop communication, confidence and professional skills across a range of specialisms See our courses Top 30 UK university out of 123 institutions Guardian University Guide 2026 3rd in the UK for graduate prospects in Sports Science Complete University Guide 2026 15th in the UK for Sports Science The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 Discover our high-quality and innovative sport courses Student-focused facilities Our fantastic sporting facilities and friendly team are available to ensure all your sport and leisure needs are met. Sports science excellence We have a nearly 40-year proven track record of excellence in teaching, research and applied sport and exercise science. Wide range of study areas Our courses are delivered with a hands-on philosophy and taught by research-active staff and experienced industry practitioners. Built around employability Gain a wealth of experience through work placements that give you the best foundation for a successful career within the sports industry. Sport Courses Explore our highly-regarded degrees, underpinned by internationally-recognised, world-leading research and cutting-edge practice Select a learning level All Undergraduate Postgraduate Foundation Options PGCE BSc (Hons) Outdoor and Adventure Education Develop your skills in various outdoor and adventure activities as you learn the fundamentals of teaching these sports to a variety of age groups. View details Quick view BSc (Hons) Outdoor and Adventure Education 4 years full time (or 3 years full time under exceptional circumstances) Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) X391 Study on the only validated four year Outdoor and Adventure Education degree in the UK. Develop your skills in a variety of outdoor and adventure sports and activities alongside fundamental pedagogical theories Choose to specialise in the coaching, teaching, psychological impacts, or physiological effects of adventure activities and sports Join the only programme in the UK that offers regular residential trips in addition to normal contact hours View course details of BSc (Hons) Outdoor and Adventure Education BA (Hons) Physical Education (Primary Years) Gain the practical, professional and academic skills needed to prepare you to inspire children under 11 with physical education. View details Quick view BA (Hons) Physical Education (Primary Years) 3 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) 6T30 Gain an understanding of the role of physical education in the development of the whole child Apply theory to practice through our dedicated work placement schemes Learn from experienced professionals who will look to support you through your degree Prepare for a career within primary education or coaching with young children View course details of BA (Hons) Physical Education (Primary Years) MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition This course one-year full-time focuses on the role of nutrition in the optimisation of sport and exercise performance. Part-time options available. View details Quick view MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition 1 year full time (part-time options available) Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) Understand how nutrition affects sport and exercise performance Develop your knowledge of the practical application of nutrition within the sport and exercise context Become eligible to apply for entry to the Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register Full-time and part-time options available View course details of MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition BA (Hons) Physical Education (Secondary Years) Learn the practical, professional and academic skills needed for a career inspiring 11-16 year olds through physical education. View details Quick view BA (Hons) Physical Education (Secondary Years) 3 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) CX65 Gain a thorough understanding of the importance of physical education in the development of the whole person Prepare for a career teaching or coaching secondary-aged children and young people Learn from experienced professionals who will look to support you throughout your degree Apply theory to practice through our work placement schemes View course details of BA (Hons) Physical Education (Secondary Years) BA (Hons) Physical Education (Secondary QTS) Learn the practical, professional and academic skills required for teaching physical education as you gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). View details Quick view BA (Hons) Physical Education (Secondary QTS) 4 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) XC16 Gain a thorough understanding of pedagogy, psychology and physiology of secondary physical education Gain Qualified Teacher Status ahead of a career as a PE teacher in a secondary school Learn from experienced professionals who will look to support you throughout your degree Apply theory to practice through our dedicated work placement schemes View course details of BA (Hons) Physical Education (Secondary QTS) MSc Sport and Exercise Biomechanics This one-year programme of study is designed for graduates seeking to develop specialist knowledge in sport and exercise biomechanics. View details Quick view MSc Sport and Exercise Biomechanics Full-time and part-time options available Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) Gain the knowledge of advanced biomechanical principles Develop your knowledge of the sport and exercise sciences Study at a postgraduate level to fulfil the initial requirements for CASES accreditation Increase your skills in applying such knowledge in both sporting and exercise populations View course details of MSc Sport and Exercise Biomechanics BA (Hons) Physical Education and Sports Coaching Open up future career opportunities within both teaching and sports coaching as you gain vital skills in both disciplines. View details Quick view BA (Hons) Physical Education and Sports Coaching 3 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) CX63 Develop professional knowledge and understanding of the teaching and coaching processes Understand the developmental aspects of children and developing young adults within a physical activity context Improve your employability through our dedicated work placement options Learn from experienced professionals who will look to support you throughout your degree View course details of BA (Hons) Physical Education and Sports Coaching MSc Sport and Exercise Physiology Enhance and strengthen your practical skills in exercise physiology measurements and research methods, as well as developing your professional qualities. View details Quick view MSc Sport and Exercise Physiology 1 year full time or 2-3 years part time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) Focus on the development of skills for practical application in both sporting and exercise populations Develop an in-depth knowledge base of the physiological and metabolic demands of exercise and physical training Study the physiological principles of sporting performance Enhance and strengthen your practical skills in exercise physiology measurements and research methods View course details of MSc Sport and Exercise Physiology BA (Hons) Sport Business Management Gain an understanding of the role of management and business within a sporting context. View details Quick view BA (Hons) Sport Business Management 3 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) NC26 Develop your knowledge and the understanding of some of the principal aspects of business and management in sport Consider the importance of sport for the welfare of individuals and groups in society Choose from two distinct pathways to build your degree around your interests Learn from internationally renowned researchers and practitioners View course details of BA (Hons) Sport Business Management MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology This BPS-accredited course provides you with advanced knowledge of sport performance and exercise for health and wellbeing. View details Quick view MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology 1 year full time or 2-3 years part time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) Gain strong knowledge in the role of psychology in sport performance, exercise, and wellbeing Learn on a course accredited by the British Psychological Society Study the psychological principles of successful sporting performance Fulfil the requirements for professional accreditation through the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences View course details of MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology BA (Hons) Sports Media Explore sports media and specialise in topics such as camera operations, graphics, journalism, presenting, sports writing, graphics and social media. View details Quick view BA (Hons) Sports Media 3 years full time Bognor Regis Campus PC36 Examine relationships between sport and the media. Benefit from partnerships with ARRI Certified Film School, AVID, Twitch and HP. Specialise in topics like sports photography, graphics, commentary, film, filming and journalism. Learn from industry guest speakers. Study in small student groups. View course details of BA (Hons) Sports Media MSc Sports Performance Analysis This exciting and innovative course explores the advanced concepts and processes of contemporary sports performance analysis, with an emphasis on the application of theory to practice. View details Quick view MSc Sports Performance Analysis 1 year full time or 2 years part time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) Explore the more advanced concepts and processes of contemporary sports performance analysis Utilise our outstanding links with industry across multiple sports Gain invaluable industry relevant experience to support your academic learning Receive an Apple MacBook with SportsCode installed to support academic and placement work View course details of MSc Sports Performance Analysis BA (Hons) Esports and Sports Media Learn the core skills of broadcast production and journalism with a specific focus on the rapidly-growing esports industry. View details Quick view BA (Hons) Esports and Sports Media 3 years full time Bognor Regis Campus P375 Explore esports business and gameplay strategy. Work with established industry partners including Twitch and HP. Examine relationships between sport and the media. Specialise in topics like sports photography, graphics, commentary, film, filming and journalism. Be able to join the University esports society: Chi Challengers. View course details of BA (Hons) Esports and Sports Media MSc Strength and Conditioning Our MSc Strength and Conditioning course provides you with the knowledge and skills to prepare you for accreditation with the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA). View details Quick view MSc Strength and Conditioning 1 year full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) Explore the practical application of biomechanical and physiological concepts Focus on both the scientific principles of the strength and conditioning process Gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for accreditation with the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) Learn from internationally renowned researchers and practitioners View course details of MSc Strength and Conditioning MRes Sport, Exercise and Health (Named Routes) Our suite of new MRes programmes allow you to learn from a team of internationally-recognised researchers as you focus on a specific research area within Sport and Health. View details Quick view MRes Sport, Exercise and Health (Named Routes) 1 year full time or 2 years part time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) Focus on a specific research area within Sport Work towards a significant independent research project that acts as the culmination of your studies Learn from a team of internationally-recognised researchers View course details of MRes Sport, Exercise and Health (Named Routes) BSc (Hons) Dance Science Explore how dance affects the body and mind, develop your technical skills through daily classes, and learn to enhance dance performance at all levels. View details Quick view BSc (Hons) Dance Science 3 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) W5C6 Focus your studies with the Applied Performance or Health and Wellbeing pathway Complete daily dance technique classes with a course theory to practice ratio of 60:40 Join the dance community: share classes and modules with other students across the department Opportunity to complete industry qualifications alongside your studies Prepare for your career in the dance industry as a choreographer, performer, teacher and more View course details of BSc (Hons) Dance Science BSc (Hons) Football Coaching and Performance Develop your practical coaching skills as you study the theories and concepts that underpin performance in association football. View details Quick view BSc (Hons) Football Coaching and Performance 3 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) CX62 Explore the theories and concepts relevant to enhancing performance in Association Football Develop your knowledge of key principles of play, advanced tactical and strategic knowledge, and coaching strategies Acquire the skills and knowledge required to gain employment in the football industry both in the UK and internationally Develop a critical understanding of the cultural, political, social and economic landscape of the sport View course details of BSc (Hons) Football Coaching and Performance BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science Choose the specialised pathway that reflects your own interests and career plans within physical activity or performance. View details Quick view BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science 3 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) C604 Explore the scientific foundations of sporting performance Learn how to support individuals and teams towards peak sporting performance Choose from two distinct degree pathways to build your degree around your interests Study under the guidance and leadership of our experienced and expert staff View course details of BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching) Develop practical skills, explore ethical considerations, and use evidence-based research to prepare you to meet the vocational demands of coaching and other professions. View details Quick view BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching) 3 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) C625 Explore the scientific foundations of sporting performance Learn how to support individuals and teams towards peak sporting performance Choose from two distinct degree pathways to build your degree around your interests Study under the guidance and leadership of our experienced and expert staff View course details of BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching) BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Integrated Foundation Year Gain academic skills and confidence with an initial foundation year before progressing directly onto our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree course. View details Quick view BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Integrated Foundation Year 4 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) C616 Explore the scientific foundations of sporting performance Learn how to support individuals and teams towards peak sporting performance Choose from two distinct degree pathways to build your degree around your interests Study under the guidance and leadership of our experienced and expert staff View course details of BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Performance Sailing) Develop your knowledge and understanding of the science of sailing and Olympic sport through the disciplines of physiology, biomechanics and psychology. View details Quick view BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Performance Sailing) 3 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) C606 Develop your knowledge and understanding of the science of sailing Learn how to support individuals and teams towards peak sporting performance Expand your knowledge of the roles of physiology, biomechanics and psychology within high-performance sailing Study under the guidance and leadership of our experienced and expert staff View course details of BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Performance Sailing) BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy Choose the specialised pathway that reflects your own interests and career plans within physical activity or performance. View details Quick view BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy 3 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) CB69 Develop your understanding of the concepts of sports medicine and sports science Learn to plan and implement appropriate independent treatment regimens for injured patients Gain hands-on experience by working with both injured students and staff Study under the guidance and leadership of our experienced and expert staff View course details of BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy MSci Sport and Exercise Science This highly-practical degree in sport and exercise science provides you with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in a variety of specialist pathways. View details Quick view MSci Sport and Exercise Science 4 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) C605 Gain the scientific theory and practical skills required to work as sport scientists Choose from five distinct pathways to build your degree around your interests Learn how to support individuals and teams towards peak sporting performance Study under the guidance and leadership of our experienced and expert staff View course details of MSci Sport and Exercise Science MSci Sports Therapy Our dynamic four-year full time MSci offers you an opportunity to develop clinical skills and musculoskeletal expertise. View details Quick view MSci Sports Therapy 4 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) C6B9 Develop your understanding of the concepts of sports medicine and sports science Learn to plan and implement appropriate independent treatment regimens for injured patients Gain hands-on experience by working with both injured students and staff Undertake postgraduate-level learning your fourth year View course details of MSci Sports Therapy PGCE Secondary Physical Education Qualify to teach physical education in a secondary school setting in just one year as you make use of our world-class sports facilities. View details Quick view PGCE Secondary Physical Education 1 year full time Bishop Otter and Bognor Regis campuses Qualify as a secondary teacher in just one year Specialise teaching physical education at a secondary level Learn at a university with over 180 years' experience in teacher training Blend of professional placements and creative theoretical teaching View course details of PGCE Secondary Physical Education BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology Learn how to maintain and enhance performance and participation in sport, with a focus on exercise psychology. View details Quick view BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology 3 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) C841 Learn to analyse sports performance and exercise participation from a psychological viewpoint Understand the psychological effects of physical activity in both professional and recreational sporting contexts Gain knowledge and skills in how to maintain and enhance performance and participation to a range of populations Study under the guidance and leadership of our experienced and expert staff View course details of BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc Dance Science Develop your research practice and understanding in dance science as you specialise in biomechanics, nutrition, physiology, psychology or strength and conditioning. View details Quick view MSc Dance Science 1 year full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) Develop your systematic and critical understanding of current theory, research and debates Explore Dance Science and postgraduate level Develop your understanding and experience of practical research View course details of MSc Dance Science Foundation Year in Health and Exercise Science (with Degree Progression Opportunities) Develop your academics skills and confidence as you gain a grounding of the fundamentals of Health and Exercise Science. View details Quick view Foundation Year in Health and Exercise Science (with Degree Progression Opportunities) 4 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) Develop your academic skills, knowledge and confidence. Progress onto our a range of degree courses. Learn the fundamentals of Health and Exercise Science Practice. Feel the support of expert teaching staff here to support your professional and personal development. View course details of Foundation Year in Health and Exercise Science (with Degree Progression Opportunities) Lecturers React to Thank You Letters Excellent levels of support Learn from lecturers who know you by name Our dedication to smaller classes allows our expert teaching staff to really get to know you and how best to help you thrive. Our experienced staff are invested in your personal and academic development and provide excellent levels of 1-1 support throughout your studies. Sports facilities Student-focused sporting facilities to support your sporting and academic development Watch as Professor Mike Lauder takes you through the wide range of facilities accessible to you at the University of Chichester, including the world-class Tudor Hale Centre for Sport laboratories. Discover our sports facilities with Professor Mike Lauder Sports facilities World-class sporting facilities to support your sporting and academic development Watch as Professor Mike Lauder takes you through the wide range of facilities on offer at the University of Chichester, including the world-class Tudor Hale Centre for Sport. Discover our sports facilities with Professor Mike Lauder Laboratories and equipment tour Sport Sports laboratories and equipment Everything you need to fully explore sports science Our dedicated sports science laboratories consist of four specialist psychology labs, two dedicated biomechanics labs, five physiology labs and an environmental chamber used to simulate unusual conditions such as heat and altitude. Sports Federation and teams Compete in a wide range of sports in structured leagues and recreational formats Our sport facilities are open to all students to use, whether you are competing at a national level with BUCS or looking to play with friends outside of your timetabled learning. Sports Trailer At Chichester, Sport is at the heart of everything we do. Women in sport One of only nine FA Women’s High-Performance Football Centres in the UK Over the past 10 years, the University of Chichester has supported the Anita White Foundation and currently organises the Women’s Sport Leadership Academy (WSLA). Research Internationally-recognised and world-leading sports research We have established a reputation for sports related research. In the most recent nationwide evaluation of our research, 73% of our research activity was considered to be internationally recognised or word leading. Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Unit Expert consultancy and services to boost performance and recovery The University of Chichester’s Sport Performance and Rehabilitation Unit (SPRU) offers expert services and consultancy to everyone from international athletes through to recreational sportsmen and women. PhD study Join a vibrant and diverse postgraduate community We have around 30 current PhD students, conducting research in a wide range of sport disciplines, including performance, health and wellbeing, equality and diversity, nutrition, and physical education. Gifted Athlete Scholarship Committed to supporting athletes with their studies and sporting ambitions The University's Gifted Athlete Support Programme (GASP) helps students combine academic study with sport by offering support to compete at the highest level. Expert teaching staff Learn from leading experts and published writers Dr Mike Lauder Professor of Sports Biomechanics and Director of the Institute of Sport, Nursing and Allied Health Mike teaches at both undergraduate and postgraduate level in Sports Biomechanics and currently supervises two PhD students. Dr Suzanne Everley Head of Sport Social Science Suzanne leads the study of sociology of physical education and sport and is programme leader of the MA in Sport Pedagogy and PE. Dr Jordan Matthews Senior Lecturer in Sport Development, Businesss and Coaching Jordan is an expert in women in sport, having consulted on two global research projects and has spoken at multiple world conferences in Europe and Africa. View all staff See our courses Related subjects Dance Explore dance through daily technique classes and theoretical modules, perform throughout your degree and join the thriving dance community. View details of Dance Teaching Discover dedicated courses for both primary and secondary teaching, with undergraduate, postgraduate, and foundation entry options. View details of Teaching Our address University of Chichester, College Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6PE View Map (+44) 01243 816000 help@chi.ac.uk For visits (+44) 01243 816000 Campus tours visitus@chi.ac.uk Open Days & Applicant Days studyhere@chi.ac.uk I’m looking for Courses Something else