Applied Physical Activity & Health

Entry requirements

A degree at 2:2 or above in a relevant undergraduate honours degree in relevant subject areas such as: health, science, sport and exercise.

For more information on the IELTS (International English language Testing System) requirements for this course, please click here to visit our dedicated IELTS web page.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Advance your career in physical activity and health with this applied MSc that combines cutting-edge research, hands-on experience, and interdisciplinary study.

Designed for professionals in sport, exercise, physiotherapy, and health, this course will strengthen your academic, scientific, and practical expertise, preparing you for progression into advanced practice, research, or professional accreditation.

What you’ll learn

• Engage in topics that cover physical activity, disease, and behavioural change.
• Apply interdisciplinary knowledge from physiology, psychology, and sociology to real-world contexts.
• Engage with industry professionals and vocational experiences to boost employability.
• Enhance your professional expertise through research-informed learning and lab work.
• Progress your career with guidance from expert staff and opportunities for professional accreditation.

You’ll learn in state-of-the-art labs, developing the skills to plan, collect, analyse, and interpret material across diverse areas including physiology, psychology, biomechanics, and sociology. Small group work and real-world case studies will help you apply theory to practice, whilst vocational experiences and guest sessions with industry leaders provide valuable insight into the physical activity and health sectors.

Throughout the course, you’ll be supported by expert academics and practitioners who are active in research and professional practice.

You’ll also engage with our University Challenge modules, which explore industry-relevant themes such as enterprise, career development, and interdisciplinary collaboration, equipping you for work in diverse, multidisciplinary teams and enriching your learning and networking opportunities.

Specialist facilities

As a CCCU postgrad student, you will have access to professional-grade facilities in our research space, SportsLab.

Your future career

This course is designed to enhance the employment prospects of those seeking to work in applied physical activity and health sciences. It develops both academic knowledge and advanced practical skills for a variety of roles within the industry.

The course is suited to those interested in careers such as exercise rehabilitators, exercise physiologists, healthcare scientists, health improvement specialists, and a range of positions across the health and fitness sector, as well as those considering further study.

Our recent graduates have secured roles such as:

• Assistant Clinical Physiologist
• Rapid Response Care Worker
• Clinical Exercise Physiologist
• Lead Instructor for Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Specialist Laboratory Technician
• Sports Development Officer
• Fully Funded PhD Student
• Specialist Exercise Therapist
• Teacher

Professional accreditation

This course is mapped to the The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMPSA) professional standard 'Working with Inactive People'.

20% Alumni Discount

We offer alumni discounts on CCCU Postgraduate Taught, PGCE Primary and Secondary, and Master's by Research courses for eligible students.

Visit the Applied Physical Activity & Health - MSc page on the Canterbury Christ Church University website for more details!

Information for international students

Canterbury Christ Church University welcomes applications from International Students. For more information please visit our website.

Fees and funding

Home tuition fees will be £9,835 and International tuition fees will be £17,000 for the 2026/27 academic year.

20% Alumni Discount

We offer alumni discounts on CCCU Postgraduate Taught, PGCE Primary and Secondary, and Master's by Research courses for eligible students.