Sport and Exercise Performance *

MSc

* The following course is coming soon subject to successful validation.

The course is designed for those with an interest in developing their knowledge and understanding of the key physiological, biomechanical and psychological aspects underpinning sport and exercise performance. It is aimed at individuals with a prior knowledge of, or keen interest in, sport and exercise science, specifically graduates or those working in clinical or applied sport, exercise or health environments.

Overview
Content
Additional information
How to apply
Fees and funding
International

Course level

Postgraduate

Modes of study

Part time, Full time

Attendance

Location

Park Campus

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally have a first or second class Honours degree from a UK university or international equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants for whom English is not their first language will need to demonstrate that they meet the minimum English language requirement of IELTS 6.5.

Length of study

One year full-time, up to three years part-time

School

School of Health

Course content

The course will examine advanced and current aspects of sport and exercise performance including musculoskeletal strength and conditioning practices, physiological response and adaptations of the cardiovascular system, and applied psychological skills training and practice aimed at developing an advanced, critical understanding of sport and exercise measures and training, systems and adaptations that dictate performance. The course will culminate by developing an advanced understanding of the research process by conducting a research project with the intention of submitting the findings to relevant conferences and/or journals for publication.

Special course features

Highly equipped and dedicated biomechanics and physiology laboratories
Experienced subject specialists actively researching and publishing in their fields
Opportunities to attend and present research at international conferences

Typical modules

Musculoskeletal Strength and Conditioning
Cardiovascular Response and Adaptation
Psychological Skills - Theory and Practice
Independent Study - Proposal
Research Methods
Dissertation

Reading list

Cardinale, M. Newton, R. & Nosaka, K. (2011). Strength and Conditioning: Biological Principles and Practical Applications. London: Wiley-Blackwell.

Rowell, L.B., (1993). Human Cardiovascular Control. Oxford, Oxford University Press.

Andersen, M. (2005). Sport Psychology in Practice. Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics.

O'Donoghue, P. (2010). Research methods for sports performance analysis. London: Routledge.

Assessment

Two assessments are normally included in each module with various assessment modes specific to each module that may include written or practical assignments, oral presentations and formal examinations.

Facilities available

Highly equipped and dedicated biomechanics and physiology laboratories.

Career opportunities

Graduates can expect to have highly developed analytical research skills and a critical understanding of current issues in sport and exercise performance that will enable several diverse career opportunities. These can include continuing their research via PhD studies, teaching/lecturing at a range of academic levels, or working in various sport, exercise and health environments with special populations including elite athletes in professional sport and recreationally active or sedentary individuals in private or public sector health industries.

For general application information please see our how to apply page.

Fees quoted are for home and EU students commencing their course in the academic year 2012/13. Tuition fees are payable for each year of the course. The fees are subject to annual increases in subsequent academic years.