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Are you passionate about sport, exercise, or the great outdoors? Do you want to make a real difference by helping others lead healthier, more active lives? Our practical, career-focused Sport and Healthy Living programmes are designed to get you moving quickly into employment or further study.

At our Carmarthen Campus, you can study physical education, sport, and outdoor adventure courses, while our Swansea Campus offers specialist programmes in sports management.

Our Sport and Healthy Living portfolio is delivered by an innovative and forward-thinking academic team that blends cutting-edge ideas, skills, and modern technologies.

You’ll gain practical experience in real-world settings, including sports coaching, teaching, fitness and health assessment, outdoor adventure activities, and sports and exercise therapy clinics. You can also achieve industry-recognised qualifications such as gym instructor, personal training, and first aid awards—enhancing your employability throughout your studies.

Alongside practical experience, you’ll develop essential problem-solving, analytical, and research skills, building confidence as an independent learner and reflective practitioner. 

Our programmes are designed to help you take ownership of your learning, manage responsibilities, and develop both academic understanding and professional vocational skills. With strong links to real clients and applied practice, you’ll graduate with the confidence and experience needed for a successful career in the sport and healthy living sector.

Why study Sport and Healthy Living at UWTSD?

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Our courses emphasize hands-on learning, with extensive industry opportunities ensuring you gain practical skills that can be directly applied to your future career.
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Benefit from small group sizes, enabling personalized attention and close interaction with experienced faculty.
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Enjoy access to excellent facilities, including gym equipment, health and fitness monitoring machines, 3D cameras, a swimming pool, and outdoor sports spaces.
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Access to athlete development services including professional-level coaching, strength and conditioning training, and valuable advice on nutrition, diet, and lifestyle via the new UWTSD Academy of Sport.
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Exciting opportunities to study abroad in Norway, Canada, and the United States.
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Immerse yourself in the breath-taking surroundings of Cynefin, located near the main campus. Carmarthenshire is perfect for adventure sports, adventure and outdoor enthusiasts. and trail biking.

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Find out more about your course, meet current students, the teaching team, and explore our campus and industry-grade facilities. 

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Facilities

At our Carmarthen campus we aim to cater to your sporting, health, adventurous and career aspirations. You’ll have access to a strength and conditioning facility, 3G training area, fitness studio, physiology and biomechanics labs, swimming pool, sports analysis suite, indoor sports hall, and sports therapy and rehabilitation suites . These facilities are supplemented with cutting edge technologies to support your learning and development with us. Also, immerse yourself in the breath-taking surroundings of our outdoor base Cynefin, located near the main campus. Carmarthenshire is perfect for adventure sports, adventure, and outdoor enthusiasts. and trail biking.

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Sport and Healthy Living Stories

Our Staff

Our Staff

Explore our staff profiles to learn about the expertise, achievements, and professional journeys of the academics who shape and teach our courses. These stories highlight the passion and dedication that help enhance our students’ experiences and drive innovation in their fields.