Why ¶º±ÆÖ±²¥ Sport and Exercise Sciences?
Your future in action.
At ¶º±ÆÖ±²¥, you’ll study in a place where academic excellence meets community warmth. We’re proud of our heritage, our location, and our Welsh identity – and that shapes your student experience from day one.
You’ll learn through hands-on experience – in the lab, in training environments, and out in the real world. Our research-led curriculum covers core topics like physiology, psychology, health, biomechanics and physical education. Our staff are experts in their fields, working with elite athletes and medical professionals at the highest levels.
What can this degree offer you?
- A practical, innovative curriculum – shaped by world-class research.
- Opportunities to study abroad – including the USA, Australia and Canada.
- A placement year – working with professionals in your chosen field.
- State-of-the-art facilities – including altitude chamber, 3D labs, DXA scanner and psychology suites.
- A close-knit, supportive community – where every voice is valued.
- Unique research opportunities – like studying human performance in the Himalayas.
- Strong industry links – UK Sport, Manchester City FC, British Gymnastics, NHS and more.
- A clear employability strategy, built on:
- Collaborating with employers to identify key skills.
- Embedding those skills into the curriculum.
- Offering work experience and volunteering.
- Supporting you during and beyond your degree through academic staff, Careers & Employability, and our alumni network.
You’ll develop the skills to think critically, design research, and lead innovation in your field. A degree from Bangor means a qualification recognised across the sector – and prepares you for a rewarding career in sport, health or adventure.