BSc Hons Sport Science and Mathematics

The BSc (Hons) Sport Science and Mathematics at NTU is designed to let you apply mathematical and sport science concepts in practical settings from day one. You’ll explore physiological, biomechanical, and exercise science principles alongside mathematical methods such as calculus, statistics, and modelling. Practical lab sessions allow you to measure and analyse human movement, run simulations, and test performance under different conditions. In your final year, you complete an individual, supervised project — either a biomechanical study, physiological research, or a mathematical modelling investigation — giving you real research experience.

Key Experiential Features

• Optional Placement Year: After year two, you can take a full-year industry placement, gaining hands-on experience in sport science, data analysis, or applied mathematics.

• Supervised Final-Year Project: A substantial project in either sport science (e.g., biomechanics, physiology) or mathematics (e.g., numerical analysis, statistics) develops independent research and problem-solving skills.

• Sport Science Labs: Access to state-of-the-art facilities including:

  • A Sport and Exercise Physiology Laboratory for testing human performance.

  • A Biomechanics Lab equipped with force plates, isokinetic dynamometers, and motion analysis systems to study movement.

• Environmental Chamber: Enables simulation of extreme climates to test physiological responses to different environmental conditions.

• Mathematical and Computational Tools: Use specialist software in workshops to model systems, analyse datasets, and explore simulations.

• Diverse Assessment Methods: Includes laboratory reports, group and individual presentations, written assignments, tests, and exams — reflecting real-world skills.

• Research Scholarship Opportunities: Short research projects allow collaboration with academic staff on real-life applications of sport science and mathematics.

• Academic Guidance: Personal tutors support your learning and guide your final-year project.

• Campus Facilities: Clifton Campus offers modern teaching buildings, nearby sports facilities, fitness suites, and access to over 40 student sports clubs.

• Entrepreneurial Support: NTU Enterprise helps you explore projects such as sports technology or performance analytics.

Why This Degree Will Boost Your Career

• Unique, Multi-Skilled Profile: Graduates are equipped for roles in sports performance, coaching, biomechanics, data analysis, or research.

• Hands-On Experience: Lab work, motion analysis, and statistical modelling ensure you graduate ready for professional environments.

• Research or Industry Pathways: The final-year project prepares you for postgraduate study or professional work in sports or analytics.

• Placement Advantage: The optional placement year strengthens your CV and professional network.

• Transferable Skills: You gain analytical thinking, experimental design, data interpretation, problem-solving, and teamwork skills applicable in many sectors.

This degree combines rigorous mathematics (algebra, calculus, statistics) with sport science (physiology, biomechanics, psychology), giving you a powerful, interdisciplinary toolkit. It is designed for students who want to apply mathematical insights to sports performance, health, and movement — making you well placed for roles in performance analysis, data-driven sport science, research, or academia.

Typical roles graduates land:

• Sports Performance Analyst

• Exercise Physiologist

• Biomechanics Specialist

• Sports Data Analyst

• Researcher in Sport Science

• Mathematics or Physical Education Teacher

• Movement Scientist

• Health & Fitness Consultant

What Makes This Degree Valuable for Your Career:

• University Services & Employability Support

  • NTU offers a placement year between Year 2 and Year 3, giving you the chance to work in industry and apply mathematical and sports-science skills in real contexts.

  • You can apply for Mathematics Undergraduate Research Studentships (MURS), giving you paid research experience supervised by academic staff.

  • NTU Enterprise supports students who want to launch projects or start-ups, ideal if you want to explore sport technology or analytics.

• Employment & Graduate Outcomes

  • Graduates from related sports science and mathematics courses often move into highly skilled jobs in sports performance, health, and analytics sectors.

  • The combination of quantitative and sport science skills makes you competitive for careers in sports, healthcare, and data-driven industries.

• Industry Engagement & Practical Experience

  • Hands-on learning in labs covers biomechanics, physiology, and movement analysis.

  • In your final year, you complete a supervised project, choosing a focus from maths or sport science.

  • The sandwich placement year is structured and assessed, including reflective reports and project work, giving you professional experience.

• Accreditation & Long-Term Value

  • The course develops integrated skills across six themes: mathematical methods, statistics, numerical methods, physiology, exercise psychology, and biomechanics.

  • Assessment includes lab reports, group projects, exams, oral presentations, and a major final-year project, building technical and communication skills.

  • The degree prepares you for further academic study or specialist roles in sport science research.

• Graduate Outcomes

  • Graduates move into sport science roles, data-driven careers, teaching, or research depending on module and project choices.

  • Placement experience boosts employability by giving practical, real-world experience valued by employers in sports, health, and analytics sectors.

Further Academic Progression:

After completing this degree, students can move into:

• Master’s Degrees: MSc in Sport Science, Biomechanics, Sport Performance, or quantitative programmes such as Data Science or Applied Mathematics.

• PhD / Research Pathway: Final-year research projects and MURS experience prepare you for doctoral research in sport science, biomechanics, or mathematical modelling applied to sports.

• Professional Roles or Certifications: Opportunities include performance analyst roles, exercise physiology certifications, or positions in sports technology companies.

• Teaching or Academia: Careers in secondary education (mathematics or PE) or higher education lecturing and research.