Spanish with Sport and Exercise Science

Spanish with sport and exercise science is a combination that might seem unexpected but reflects a genuine logic: sport is a global phenomenon, and the ability to communicate and work in Spanish opens access to some of the world's most vibrant sporting cultures, from the football clubs of Spain and South America to the growing fitness and wellness industries across Spanish-speaking markets. This four-year full-time programme at the University of Chester includes a sandwich year and a work placement, giving you professional experience in both linguistic and sporting contexts.

You will develop your Spanish language skills to an advanced level, studying grammar, communication, and the literature and culture of the Spanish-speaking world, typically spending time abroad as part of the programme structure. The sport and exercise science component introduces you to the physiology, psychology, biomechanics, and nutrition science that underpin human physical performance, alongside the coaching, management, and policy dimensions of the sports industry. The combination asks you to be genuinely committed to both areas, and the placement year gives you the chance to apply your skills in a professional environment that may draw on one or both strands.

Graduates from this programme pursue careers in sports coaching and management, sports science and performance analysis, the health and fitness industry, sports marketing and communications, and international sports organisations. The Spanish language element opens additional opportunities in roles where Spanish is directly needed, including work with Spanish-speaking athletes, sports federations, media organisations, and commercial partners in Spanish-speaking markets. Further study options include postgraduate degrees in sport science, physical education, sports management, or applied linguistics, and professional coaching qualifications in a range of sports.