What are the Career Opportunities for a BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science Graduate?

Portobello’s Institute’s BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science has been designed, in collaboration with Liverpool John Moore’s University, a leading university globally in the field of Sport Science. This broad-based degree gives you the opportunity to learn from a range of experts who are all working in the field of sports science with a wide and varied career path upon completion.

Sports scientists work either in the sports industries with athletes, coaches and governing bodies to help improve elite performance, as scientists within sports technology companies or in communities promoting healthy lifestyles through sport and exercise.

Graduates from the BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science programme can pursue careers directly in the field of sports science working to support professional sports teams or organisations. Over the course of three years, students develop the practical analytical skills needed to work within sports organisations, teams and governing bodies in Ireland, Europe, the USA, and Australia. 

There is an opportunity to develop research skills to support those who wish to pursue a combined career in applied practice and academia at MSc or PhD level. 

Graduates of this BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science have the opportunity to continue their studies with Portobello Institute to a master’s level with four different career options as a result.

Elite Sports Performance Analysis

MSc Performance Analysis will provide you with an in-depth and relevant focus on applied and academic sports performance analysis skills that are needed for the role of a sports performance analyst in elite and professional sports environments.

Exercise Health Science

This MSc Clinical Exercise Science will provide you with an in-depth and relevant focus on applied and academic clinical exercise prescription for working in allied healthcare. This clinical exercise prescription course will enable practitioners to prescribe exercise for the purposes of disease prevention and disease management in a safe and scientific manner.

Athlete Performance – Strength & Conditioning

Portobello Institute will launch an MSc Strength and Conditioning in September ’23. This programme is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to support graduates gain employment and developing athlete performance to the highest level.

PE Teaching

Graduates of this sport and exercise science degree, can with 2 years of further study with Portobello Institute, qualify to become PE teachers. This involves completing a Certificate in Higher Education in Physical Education, a PGCEi both currently available and a further year MSc Physical Education launching in autumn 2023.

Portobello Institute offers graduates of this Sport & Exercise Science degree, preferential and direct entry, to secure a place in the above master’s programmes.

Get in contact

If you are interested in any of our Sports degrees or courses, you can check out our department page here.

You can book a one-to-one, free consultation call with our expert advisor Jo Shaw here, email jo.shaw@portobellosintitute.com or call 01 892 0024.