Sport and Exercise Science BSc Welcome Pack
Welcome to Sport and Exercise Science BSc 2026.
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:
- Introduction to Research Methods and Academic Skills (Dr Saul Cuttell, Dr Michael Porter)
- Anatomy and Biomechanics of Movement (Dr Brett Baxter)
- Introduction to Sport & Exercise Psychology (Dr Rob Lyon)
Semester 2:
- Introduction to Fitness Training Methods (Dr Michael Porter)
- Introduction to Applied Sport Science (Dr Saul Cuttell, 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
Deputy Head of School and Course Leader Sport and Exercise Science BSc
Saul.Cuttell@northampton.ac.uk
Welcome and Induction Session
In preparation for your course starting in September, we hold some online sessions beforehand so you can meet your Academic Team and other students studying the same course. This will be held on Wednesday 16 September at 12.30pm and can be accessed on Collaborate. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Saul Cuttell at saul.cuttell@northampton.ac.uk.
Session: Sport and Exercise Science at Northampton University 2026 – New Starters
- Date: 16 September
- Time: 12.30pm
- Location: Online
- Link: https://eu.bbcollab.com/guest/94a1b5e7f77241b6826aefdcf71d9ba1
Your Welcome Week course timetable
Your full timetable for welcome week will given to you in your online session on Wednesday 16th September, therefore please make every effort to attend this session. The session will also be recorded and sent around to everyone too.
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!
