Courses
MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science
Course type
Postgraduate
Course duration
1-2 Years
CASES endorsed
Yes
Region
Yorkshire
Course description
On this course you’ll develop your professional skills in sport and exercise – alongside specialist skills in biomechanics, performance analysis, physiology, nutrition, strength and conditioning. We offer a first-class suite of research and teaching laboratories, as well as the excellent facilities offered by our partnership venue at the English Institute of Sport.
How you learn
The course is delivered by our expert staff, who often support elite athletes and carry out cutting-edge research as part of their day-to-day work. Many of our staff members are accredited by professional bodies such as CASES, and we work collaboratively with our Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre to consult, research, and teach.
Our experience helps us to keep our course content advanced and contemporary – based on our knowledge and experience of research and delivery.
You learn through
- lectures
- seminars
- practical classes
- project supervision
- external speakers
Applied learning
Work placements
One of the main features of this course is providing practical opportunities for you to enhance your vocational skills – with both work-based learning and short or long-term internships. The School of Sport and Physical Activity is in close contact with many local and national partners who are interested in working with our students to support their professional development.
You’ll also have access to an employability adviser. They provide support in lectures and 1 to 1 sessions on writing applications, preparing for interviews and developing your CV – as well as offering tailored career guidance to help you progress.
Course topic areas:
Biomechanics, Strength and Conditioning, Sport studies, Sport and exercise science, Performance Analysis, Nutrition, Exercise physiology
UCAS Institution Code
S21