Sport and Exercise Science BSc Welcome Pack
Welcome to Sport and Exercise Science BSc 2025.
Welcome to the Sport and Exercise Science BSc at the University of Northampton!
Here, you’ll dive into the science behind sport and exercise through a dynamic, hands-on curriculum. Our course blends theory with real-world application, covering biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, fitness training, and psychology—all taught in our state-of-the-art labs. Endorsed by CASES and ACSM, our program gives you a competitive edge for your future career.
Your first year kicks off with:
Semester 1:
- How to Be Successful (Dr Saul Cuttell, Dr Michael Porter)
- Anatomy and Human Movement (Dr Brett Baxter)
- Psychology (Dr Rob Lyon)
Semester 2:
- Introduction to Fitness Training Methods (Dr Michael Porter)
- Introduction to Human Nutrition (Dr Alex Lehner, Stefano Montanari)
- Physiological Function and Response (Dr Michael Porter)
Join us and turn your passion for sport and exercise into expertise and opportunity!
Your Course Leader
Saul Cuttell
Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science
Saul.Cuttell@northampton.ac.uk
Welcome and Induction Session
Please come along to our online induction session on Thursday, 11 September 2025 to find out more about the course, your timetable, Sport at University, accommodation, social life, the staff that will be helping you along the way and much more! For more information, or if you cannot make the online session, please get in touch with Saul Cuttell on Saul.Cuttell@Northampton.ac.uk
Thursday, 11 September
Session: Sport & Exercise Science BSc – UON New Starters 2025-26
- Time: 12noon onwards (BST)
- Link: https://eu.bbcollab.com/guest/08780518285e43b7bf5ce86c34735407
Monday 22 September – Friday 3 October
Welcome Week activities
From karaoke to outdoor cinema, wellbeing walks to Silent Disco, and much more – there’s something suitable for everyone.
See our Welcome timetable to find out more.
Equipment
No Expensive Kit Needed—Just Bring Your Passion!
If you are starting your Sport and Exercise Science journey at Northampton University, well it actually couldn’t be easier. There’s no need to buy costly textbooks or mandatory kit before you arrive. We’ll kick things off by giving you your very own course-branded t-shirt—perfect for all the hands-on, practical sessions you’ll experience in our labs and sports facilities.
You can grab extra branded gear from Kit Locker, but it’s totally up to you. We do recommend having an extra pair of tracksuit bottoms or leggings, especially for work placements or when representing our course at events.
Bonus Perks: At the start of your first term, you could choose from awesome welcome offers—like a free laptop or £500 off halls accommodation. We strongly suggest picking the laptop, since you’ll use it throughout your degree for everything from research to running specific sport science software.
If you want to learn more about student life on the course, then check out what our students say about us on YouTube.
Get ready to learn, move, and represent Northampton—without breaking the bank!
Enhancing skills, building networks and engaging in the wider University community
We recommend that you create a LinkedIn profile and join our University of Northampton Sports Network as this can help you with placement positions, jobs and future employment. It is not compulsory, but it will help. You will need to provide a profile picture on your account and a title explaining that you are a ‘First Year Undergraduate Sport Coaching BSc Student’ and then connect with Saul Cuttell to ask to be admitted to the group.
In addition, we recommend that you search and find the following tutors – Brett Baxter, Michael Porter, Robert Lyon, Anthony Baross, Nathan Thompson, Mairi Mulvenna on LinkedIn to kick start this journey!