Student experiences in Sport and Exercise

Undergraduate

Gain the experiences, support and contacts you need to succeed in the future you want. 

We are a community that lifts and values all. Lecturers, technicians, support staff, and students are on hand to offer friendly, helpful, advice and guidance.

You will engage with employers, clients, practitioners and participants at local and national sports clubs, organisations, governing bodies, events, schools, colleges, our on-campus clinics, sports labs and Sports Academy.

Life-shaping experiences beyond your course can help you unlock your potential. You can make new friendships, build your confidence and push your boundaries participating in everything our clubs, societies, activities and events offer. 

And when it comes to playing sport at University of Staffordshire, there is something for everyone – from national and regional league teams through to casual, recreational activity sessions. Over 30 different sports clubs give you the chance to compete at various levels, including the British University and College Sport (BUCS) Competition. And our flexible Social Sport programme lets students of all abilities try different sporting and fitness activities, tournaments and events.

Read on to hear from our students about what they enjoy most about studying sport and exercise at Staffordshire.

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 University of Staffordshire has provided me with.   

Sam Richardson

Sport and Exercise graduate

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 University of Staffordshire 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 University of Staffordshire.

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 University of Staffordshire, 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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