Sport and Leisure Studies

The Sport and Leisure Studies major deals with the socio-psychological and socio-cultural aspects of sport, leisure and physical activity, examining their role, purpose and status in everyday life. Subject areas include: Sport Psychology, Sport Sociology, Sport Management, Sport History, Sport Coaching, Body Culture, Sport, Media and Culture, Exercise Psychology and Leisure Dimensions.

Career Opportunities

You can get jobs in

  • Sport management & marketing
  • Sport psychology consultants
  • Sports coaching
  • Sport & social policy advisers
  • Sports media/sports journalism
  • Recreation planning
  • Local sporting bodies

See our career path sheets for further job opportunities

Programme Requirements

Year Papers Points
1st year

PHSE 101

PHSE 102

PHSE 103

HUBS 191

HUBS 192

36 points from any degree

18

18

18

18

18

36

2nd year

PHSE 202, PHSE 203, PHSE 204, PHSE 205, PHSE 206

PHSE 104

ANAT 250

90

18

18

3rd and 4th year

Four of PHSE 320, PHSE 330, PHSE 331, PHSE 333, PHSE 334, PHSE 335, PHSE 336, PHSE 337, PHSE 338, PHSE 339, PHSE 340, PHSE 422, PHSE 423, PHSE 424, PHSE 425, PHSE 426, PHSE 430

54 further PHSE points at 200-level or above

126 points from any degree, including 54 points at 200-level or above

STAT 110 recommended

72

 

54

126

Total   504

 

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