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At USW, we have a strong sporting background, an excellent reputation for sport degrees, and impressive facilities for our students to study and train in.

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We have some of the best facilities in the UK offering clubs, courses and qualifications. The USW Sport Park is a purpose-built site, designed to train and develop students to their highest potential.


Industry standard facilities

Facilities including a full-size 3G pitch built to FIFA pro and World Rugby Standards.

Innovative technology

We use industry-leading technology including wearable GPS technology, high-end video analysis and athlete management equipment.

Strong partnerships

Exclusive partnerships with sport clubs, governing bodies and sporting unions, including the Football Association of Wales and Welsh Rugby Union.

Additional qualifications

UEFA B and FAW C coaching licences and multiple UKCC awards are embedded into our coaching degrees.

Sport Courses

Advanced Performance Football Coaching - MSc

Designed with external partners, including the Football Association of Wales and Swansea City Football Club, the Masters in Advanced Performance Football Coaching provides the optimal combination of professional and evidenced-based academic training for coaches, heads of coaching, performance analysts, fitness coaches and all those associated with performance player pathways.

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Community Football Coaching and Administration (Top Up) - BSc (Hons)

The unique and exclusive delivery route, run in partnership with the English Football League in the Community (EFLitC), allows students to study in the workplace.


Community Football Coaching and Development - Foundation Degree (FdSc)

This course combines real-world club experience with practical, applied learning to build skills, confidence, and impact. Learning will take place through placement activity at an EFL club charity, weekly guided study with a designated mentor and residential study visits.


Football Coaching and Performance - BSc (Hons)

Designed to push you forward in the game and transition seamlessly into the performance football industry. An inspirational environment that enables you to explore the challenges of real-world multi-disciplinary performance teams.


Football Coaching, Development and Administration - BSc (Hons)

You will study a broad array of subjects, from coaching to business management and sports development, leading to excellent employment prospects in a range of professions. You will also study towards a FAW C Coaching Certificate, and we will support you in working towards your UEFA licenses.


Leadership in Sport - MA

Designed in close consultation with a range of industry partners


Sport and Exercise Science - BSc (Hons)

If you’re curious about how movement, exercise, and performance shape health and everyday life, this degree is built for you. You’ll combine scientific understanding with hands-on experience to make a real difference in sport and health settings.


Sport and Exercise Therapy - BSc (Hons)

Prepare to work in the medical, performance, sports and exercise industries with our accredited degree at the unique Sport Park Campus. Learn to diagnose and treat injuries, work first-hand with athletes, and come away with vocational awards throughout your degree.


Sport, Health and Exercise Science - MSc

This course utilises our British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) approved laboratories at our Glyntaff Campus and our state-of-the-art strength and conditioning and performance analysis suites at our Sport Park.


Sports Business and Management - BA (Hons)

Sport never stands still and neither will you. This course develops sharp business thinking, commercial awareness and leadership confidence through practical experience, industry insight and applied learning.


Sports Coaching and Development - Foundation Degree (FdSc)

Learn through work-based placements, weekly guided study, and residential sessions. Explore inclusive coaching, interdisciplinary topics, and sport’s role in education, health, and wellbeing, while building essential skills in communication, planning, and reflective practice for a career that matters.


Sports Coaching and Development (Top Up) - BSc (Hons)

Focusing on both the sport and business-related knowledge needed to develop professionals for the sports industry, you will consolidate your learning and start to specialise your work-based learning experience in line with your career ambitions.


Sports Coaching and Performance - MSc

The integration of theory and practice will enhance and develop your ability to reflect on current coaching practice, plan appropriate training programmes and critically analyse existing approaches to performance coaching.


Sports Coaching and Physical Education - BSc (Hons)

From day one, you’ll get practical experience, working on real projects in coaching, PE, and sport leadership. Learn from industry experts, build your skills, and graduate confident, career-ready, and connected to the wider sports world.


Strength and Conditioning - BSc (Hons)

Study Strength and Conditioning and learn how to help people move better, perform confidently, and stay healthy. Develop practical coaching skills and open career pathways across sport, fitness, health and wellness, and performance environments.


Did you know?

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  • Top in Wales for quality in Sport Science (Guardian University Guide 2026)

  • 96.4% of USW Sport graduates are in Employment and/or Further Study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcome Survey 2022/23)

Did you know?

2nd

in Wales for Graduate prospects on Track

(Complete University Guide 2026)
  • Top in Wales for quality in Sport Science (Guardian University Guide 2026)

  • 96.4% of USW Sport graduates are in Employment and/or Further Study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcome Survey 2022/23)


Explore our facilities

A football match is taking place on the indoor pitch at USW Sport Park.
USW Sport students kicking a football on the outdoor pitch.
An indoor area of the USW sport park that leads to the indoor 3G pitch and the strength and conditioning suite.
A BUCS womens volleyball competition taking place at the USW Sports Park.
A football match is taking place on the indoor pitch at USW Sport Park.
The Strength and Conditioning Centre with a red and black weight on the floor.
USW Sport students kicking a football on the outdoor pitch.
An indoor area of the USW sport park that leads to the indoor 3G pitch and the strength and conditioning suite.
A BUCS womens volleyball competition taking place at the USW Sports Park.
The Strength and Conditioning Centre with a red and black weight on the floor.

Student Stories

Gregorio Estevez Marchesini

Sport and Exercise Science student

Sam Thomas

Strength and Conditioning graduate

Denise Cuer

Sport and Exercise Science student

Cameron Bailey

Sport and Exercise Therapy student

Max Roberts

Sports Coaching and Development graduate

Billy Liptrot

Sports Coaching and Development graduate

Steph Walker

Sports Coaching student

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Sport Park

Our Sport Park is modern, professional and has some of the best university training equipment in south Wales. Our facilities are regularly used by international professional teams, such as the Wales women's national football team, Cardiff City Football Club, and the touring New Zealand, South Africa and Australia rugby squads.


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Study in the heart of Pontypridd

Our Treforest campus is in the heart of the South Wales Valleys, with beautiful scenery and rolling landscape. There’s always something happening or new places to discover.


Upcoming Open Days

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Come and meet us on campus and see what make us special. Discover our facilities, explore the campus and meet academics from your course.


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