Student experiences in Sport and Exercise

Undergraduate

Welcome to the world of sport and exercise at Staffordshire University.

As a student on one of our sports degrees, you will get access to outstanding facilities, teams, clubs and a sporting community that can enrich your learning and take your experience to the next level. Whether it’s taking part in one of one our sports teams, practicing real-world application of your learning in our Sports Therapy Clinic or exploring your options for postgraduate study – there’s always a way to immerse yourself further in sport and exercise at Staffordshire University.

And, if you’re a talented athlete, coach or official, you can get support packages for body and mind as part of our High Performance Academy. You could also qualify for a bursary of up to £3k to help you study whilst playing the sport you love.

Explore our courses in Sport and Exercise

Our students

I chose the course because it allows you to go down two different paths – coaching and PE teaching, and when I first started I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do so it was perfect.

The best thing about the course is the variety. It’s not just writing and essays, you actually do a lot of practicals, like swimming and football coaching sessions on the astroturf.

Lauren Morris-Bannister

BSc (Hons) Physical Education and Youth Sport Coaching

The University has also got some great relationships with leading institutions in the sporting industry, so my advice would be to get as much work experience as you can and make it worthwhile.

Christie Scanlon

BA (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching graduate

The staff and students are all very friendly and helpful and the staff will always go the extra mile to help you to reach your full potential. I would not be in the position I am today if it was not for the support, advice and opportunities Staffordshire University has provided me with.   

Sam Richardson

Graduate, BA (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching (Former title of our Sports Coaching degree)

Norwegian U14s football team visit

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Vålerenga under-14s football team visit our Stoke-on-Trent campus to participate in various tests and practical sessions hosted by our Sport undergraduate students.

Olivia Taylor - BSc (Hons) Physical Education and Sports Coaching

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Olivia talks about why she loved the course, who inspired her the most and how she's already using the skills she learnt whilst studying.

Olivia Hesketh - BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

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Graduate Olivia talks about why she chose to study BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy and how the support she received from Staffordshire University helped her to reach graduation.

Studying Sport and Exercise - The Highlights

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Our Sport and Exercise students discuss the highlights of the time on their course at Staffordshire University.

Cameron Brown - BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

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Cameron explains why our BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy degree was the natural choice for him.

BSc (Hons) Physical Education and Youth Sport Coaching - Aimee Woosnam

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Aimee talks about why she chose to study at Staffordshire University, and what aspect she enjoys the most.

Rosiemae Langham - BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

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Rosiemae has always had an interest in sports therapy and believes Staffs was the perfect option for her.

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