Sport
Turn your passion into purpose through Sport at Birmingham Newman University.
Discover how scientific knowledge, coaching expertise and inclusive practice combine to improve performance, promote wellbeing and transform lives. Whether your interests lie in sport science, coaching, therapy or leadership, our degrees help you develop the confidence, skills and insight to thrive in diverse sporting environments. You’ll be supported to explore your strengths, challenge assumptions and make a difference in communities, clubs and professional settings.
Sport Courses
MA Leadership in Sport & Physical Activity (Distance Learning)
- Start date:
- September 2026
MA Leadership in Sport & Physical Activity (Distance Learning) (part-time)
- Start date:
- September 2026
BSc Single Honours Sport Coaching (with Foundation Year)
- Start date:
- Various
BSc Single Honours Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year)
- Start date:
- Various
BSc Single Honours Sports and Exercise Therapy
- Start date:
- September 2026
BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching
- Start date:
- September 2026
BSc Single Honours Sport and Exercise Science
- Start date:
- September 2026
Strong Career Preparation
Develop the critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills that employers value across sectors, supported by a Personal and Professional Development Portfolio.
Supportive Academic Coaching
Benefit from personalised life coaching that supports your academic journey and encourages personal and professional growth throughout your studies.
Real-World and Cross-Subject Learning
Engage with practical learning that brings together ideas from across the arts and humanities, helping you apply your knowledge in thoughtful and impactful ways.
Flexible Study Options
Choose to study on campus or online, giving you the freedom to learn in a way that suits your lifestyle, work and/or family commitments.
Meet our staff
Elizabeth Plummer
Senior Lecturer in Sport and Health
Mark Holland
Senior Lecturer
Dr Alex Powell
Programme Leader & Senior Lecturer of Sports Coaching
Ibrahim Akubat
Post Graduate Research Co-ordinator (Research Training and Development) | Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology & Sports and Exercise Science
Kathrine Whelan
Programme Leader & Senior Lecturer in Sports and Exercise Therapy
Adam Benkwitz
Reader in the Sociology of Sport & Health
Flexible and focused learning. Choose from undergraduate and postgraduate routes including BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching and MA Leadership in Sport and Physical Activity. Our flexible study options support work, family and/or voluntary commitments, allowing you to progress at a pace that suits your goals. You’ll benefit from a curriculum that blends academic rigour with practical relevance, preparing you for employment, further study and professional accreditation.
Supportive and empowering learning. Learn from research-active staff with industry experience and international reputations. Small-group teaching, personalised support and hands-on learning in our Human Performance Lab, 3G pitch and sports hall create an environment where you can grow academically, personally and professionally. You’ll be part of a learning community that values your voice and supports your development every step of the way.
Study in a way that suits you. Experience the vibrant community of our campus, enriched by guest speakers, collaborative projects and access to elite-level equipment. You’ll also benefit from placements, coaching opportunities and applied research projects that connect theory to practice. Our inclusive approach ensures that all students feel welcome, supported and empowered to succeed in sport and beyond.
Sport at Birmingham Newman University prepares you for a wide range of careers across sport, health, education and performance. You will graduate with the scientific knowledge, practical skills and professional insight needed to support athletes, promote physical activity and lead in sport-related roles. Our graduates go on to work in coaching, therapy, performance analysis, education, health promotion and elite sport.
