With more than 25 years’ experience in sport-related studies, we offer a range of career-focused programmes in many areas of Sport and Human Performance. We are a well-known name in sport related education and, as a student and graduate with us, you will be able to tap into our industry partnerships with sports organisations, many of which are based on our doorstep.

We are located just a few minutes’ drive from the National Sports Centre at Bisham Abbey, home to several national governing bodies of sport, and have strong links with Leap (Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Active Partnership), and Wycombe Wanderers Football Club. We also work with the Berks and Bucks FA, the NHS, the National League basketball team, Reading Rockets, as well as many other local and regional partners.

We give students the chance to blend academic study with opportunities to gain practical experience in the professional environment, including working with sports teams, clubs, schools, academies, and in our own in-house Human Performance Laboratory and Sports and Wellbeing Clinic.

With a focus on hands-on experience and industry knowledge, our graduates leave us highly employable, in a field that values transferable graduate skills and prior engagement with the industry.

Our BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy is accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists. Our students also become student members of The Society, and gain access to useful resources including the British Journal of Sports Medicine. They can then register with The Society once they graduate and obtain the relevant insurance to practice.

Our graduates have gone on to work in strength and conditioning at the English Institute of Sport, as research assistants at international universities, performance analysts with sports teams such as Watford Football Club and in sports management roles with organisations such as the Sport and Recreation Alliance.

At BNU, we make sure you have access to the facilities you need to help you succeed in whatever career you choose. You’ll have the chance to blend academic study with opportunities to gain practical experience in the professional environment, including working with sports teams, clubs, schools, academies, and in our own in-house clinic.

Human Performance, Exercise and Wellbeing Centre

The Human Performance, Exercise and Wellbeing Centre is part of the High Wycombe Campus and brings together our teaching, research and enterprise across health, sport, exercise and wellbeing. The centre comprises our Human Performance Laboratory and our Sports and Wellbeing Clinic, which is accessible to staff, students and the public.

Equipped for assessing the function and performance of a wide range of human physiological, biomechanical and psychological parameters, The Human Performance Laboratory gives you the tools you need to succeed as you learn to use leading-edge research tools for sport, exercise and therapy.

The Sports and Wellbeing Clinic offers a range of health and wellbeing treatments covering:

• treatment and rehabilitation of injuries
• sports and remedial massage appointments
• prevention and assessments

Sport on campus

Whatever your standard of sport, our Students’ Union’s squads welcome you to come along and train or simply enjoy physical activity. With a wide range of sports to choose from, there really is something for everyone. And as part of our exclusive Big Deal package, you can get free access to a diverse range of sports, societies and events.

We also have a gym at our High Wycombe Campus, fully equipped with the very latest training equipment and a range of membership options to choose from. We have fully qualified, experienced Fitness Coaches who are on hand to assist at all times and can work with you to develop a personalised training programme, based exclusively around your goals.