Applied Sport Physiology

Entry requirements

You will normally have a 2:1 classification in a sport-related degree.

Those who hold a sport-related degree classification of either 2:2 (or below) or a non-sport-related degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be required to submit a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate relevant experience/knowledge.

All applicants shall be interviewed.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course prepares students who wish to work in the field of applied sport physiology across a wide spectrum of individuals and environments by developing a deeper understanding of applied sport physiology.

Using an evidence-based approach you will gain knowledge and skills in applied physiological techniques and be able to optimise and individualise physical conditioning programmes. Students will be offered opportunities to develop their reflective skills, lending themselves to be resilient, intellectually curious and have the skill set to be critically reflective lifelong learners.

The course offers a significant opportunity to put theory into practice across a range of modules with the placement module specifically developing application of skills to the workplace. The course aligns with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) professional competencies for sports physiology so if students are wishing to work towards BASES accreditation, then this course will support your first years of supervised experience and professional development.

Key features

• Heavy emphasis on the development and application of the applied skills required of a sport physiologist.
• Course content is aligned to the BASES accreditation professional competencies which supports and prepares students for this professional pathway.
• Teaching occurs in BASES accredited teaching laboratories and facilities including a Motion & Performance Centre, 2,000-seat sports arena, indoor sports centres, a floodlit 3G astro and synthetic pitch and an exercise physiology suite (BASES accredited).
• Strong links to professional sports clubs and organisations offering significant opportunities to develop personal and professional skills within the sport science professional sector through the placement module.
• Full or part-time study options, with a flexible modular scheme, so that you can study at your own pace including some blended learning (face to face and online learning support).

Teaching

You are taught through a combination of workshops, lectures, seminars, laboratory practicals and fieldwork, etc. Workshops take a variety of formats and are intended to enable the application of learning through discussion and small group activities. Seminars enable the discussion and development of understanding of topics covered in lectures, and laboratory practicals are focused on developing subject specific skills and applied individual and group project work. In addition, postgraduate students will have a minimum of two meetings with their Personal Academic Tutors.

Careers

The applied nature of the MSc Applied Sport Physiology with the opportunity to complete placement activity will support students seeking employment in the following areas with some opportunities requiring some additional qualifications which can be completed alongside or after this course (e.g. UKSCA, BASES accreditation).

• Applied physiologists within National Governing Bodies
• Sports physiologists with professional teams
• Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Performance Officer with National Governing Bodies
• Performance Director with National Governing Bodies
• Personal Trainer
• Sport physiology posts within Sport performance Institutes.
• The Master's degree will also support students who wish to continue with further academic study and for careers in research (e.g. Research fellow, PhD).

Information for international students

International students require IELTS of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) or equivalent.