Postgraduate study of sport and exercise science provides the scientific backup for optimising athletic performance, and provides a cornerstone of some health and wellness interventions. Sport and exercise scientists will have a broad technical knowledge, allied to an excellent applied skills base, and an underpinning knowledge of the core disciplines of physiology, biomechanics and psychology. This innovative master’s programme allows the application of these varied principles via both a research and practitioner-based context, particularly focused on the discipline areas of physiology and biomechanics. This course is targeted at students of sport and exercise sciences who wish to develop their vocational skills in a truly applied context. It consists of a compulsory element outlining research methods, ethics and practices, advanced methodologies and a research project. This is supplemented by a choice of two optional study modules.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

Specific entry requirements for the course are:

• Minimum UK university upper second class honours degree or its equivalent in a discipline associated with Sport and Exercise Physiology and/or Biomechanics, or equivalent. In exceptional circumstances students with a relevant lower second class honours degree may be considered for entry. Students should have studied a substantial amount of sport and exercise physiology, biomechanics/technology and research methods during their undergraduate studies.
• A qualification or experience (suitability to be demonstrated both on application and at interview) deemed to be equivalent to the above.

Course Content

The MSc Sport and Exercise Science requires that you take nine modules in total, all at Level 4. The modules will be taken through a combination of single semester and double semester delivery. This will require the final dissertation to be undertaken during Semesters 2 and 3.

Course at a Glance

Full-time year 1

• Research methods for Sport and Exercise Sciences (2 module credits)
• Ethical Guidelines and Procedures for Sport and Exercise Science Investigations (1 module credit)
• Advanced Methodologies in Sport and Exercise Science (2 module credits)
• Research Project for Sport and Exercise Sciences (3 module credits)

Plus two of the following half-module options:

• Contemporary Issues in Physiological Measurement
• Environmental Stress and Performance
• Advances in Ergogenic Strategies to Enhance Sport and Exercise
• Contemporary Issues in Biomechanical Measurement
• Current Concepts in Sports Specific Biomechanics
• Critical Issues in Laboratory vs Field Based Biomechanical Testing
• Confidence in Sport and Exercise
• Issues in Competitive Anxiety

Assessment:

A variety of assessment methods are used including coursework, case studies, presentations and reflective portfolios.

Learning Environment:

Excellent laboratory facilities are allied to superb library and other learning resources. Sport and exercise participation and facilities are also excellent.

Careers:

Graduates will have various career paths. Employment in the area of sport and exercise is vibrant. The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences provide a detailed guide to potential careers for sports science graduates at http://www.bases.org.uk/Careers. Other career areas include coaching, personal training and management.

Other Opportunities:

Students have access to excellent sport and exercise facilities at UCLan, with Preston Sports Arena one of the best facilities in the country.

Fees and Finance

The standard fee for this course will be: £6,000 per year

For further information including the availability of bursaries/scholarships or student financial support please view our Fees and Finance pages.