St Mary's University Twickenham, London
MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
Twickenham, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 9,300 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Applications received until the course is full or until it is too late to receive a Student visa. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
** home students; 16,350 GBP - international students
Key Summary
Providing you with the theory, skills and experience required for a successful career in sport and exercise physiology.
- Content is aligned to the professional competencies identified by BASES
- Strong focus on the practical application of skills and knowledge
- Excellent sports facilities including three human performance laboratories
Why St Mary's?
We have excellent facilities including three human performance laboratories, a state-of-the-art performance education centre and extensive sports grounds.
Unlike courses that take a more academic approach to scientific theory, this programme focuses on the practical application of skills and knowledge required by today’s sports and exercise professionals. Content is aligned to the competencies identified by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and therefore provides the perfect stepping-stone to a professional career.
Why study Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology?
This master's degree provides you with the theoretical underpinning, practical skills and professional experience required for a successful career in sport and exercise physiology. Sports physiologists play a vital role in developing human performance for sports teams and individual athletes by providing scientific support, monitoring physical attributes and optimising training programmes.
The programme is led by Dr Jessica Hill and staff include John Pattison, Dr Mark Glaister, Dr Sarah Coakley and Dr Rishi Patel who each bring many years of teaching, research and consultancy experience in their specialist areas.
Modules
- Research Methods in Sport and Exercise
- Advanced Sport and Exercise Physiology I
- Professional Skills for Applied Physiology
- Sport and Exercise Physiology in the Workplace
- Advanced Sport and Exercise Physiology II
- Programme Design, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Research Project
This degree builds on the strengths of our Sports Science programme and reflects the demand for applied sport scientists in today’s marketplace. The course of study is suitable for sport and exercise practitioners, teachers, and recent graduates and provides the opportunity to study applied aspects of sport and exercise physiology.
The programme offers a focused range of opportunities, leading to a number of vocational and academic outlets in the sport-related industry including national governing bodies, public/private sports clubs/fitness centres, and teaching in Further/Higher Education institutions.
The Careers Service has more information on graduate careers and part-time work available during your course.
Funding
Government-funded loans of over £11,000 are available to many Home postgraduate students.
Home and International students may also be eligible for external sources of funding.
International Students should check their eligibility for our International Scholarship.
Alumni discount
A 20% tuition fee discount is available for our alumni (undergraduate and PGCE) planning to study for this Master's degree.