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Sport Courses at Northumbria

Up Your Game

Study Undergraduate Sport Subjects at Northumbria. 

Ready to Ask the Big Questions? 

Join research-rich academics, including those who specialise in Optimising Human Performance, Promoting and Preserving and Health and Well-being, and Informing Practice and Policy.  

Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation at Northumbria is ranked 5th for research power in the UK (REF, 2021). This is a rise of 21 places compared to 2014 – the largest rise in the sector.

Sport Science at Northumbria is ranked top 20 in the UK (Times Good University Guide, 2025).

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Graduates from our Sport courses have included successful medal winning athletes such as Victoria Pendleton (Olympic cyclist), Steve Cram (track and field athlete), Jamie Noon (Rugby Union), Martin Corry (Rugby International), and Chris Cook (Olympic swimmer). 

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Sport Foundation Year

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Full Time followed by a further 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

The Sport Foundation Year will provide you with all the skills and knowledge you’ll need to take the next step into a Sport degree.

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