Applied Sport and Exercise Science MSc

Each pathway consists of two focused modules in the discipline of your choice, which are then accompanied by core modules in research and practitioner development, as detailed below. The pathway you choose on application is not final, but will help to assess your educational background and experience against the modules you are interested in studying.

• Applied Practitioner Development- This module develops the skills and competencies required for sport science practice through theory and practical experience (including 150 hours of work placement). You will have the opportunity to reflect on your experience with support and guidance from staff
• Advanced Research Methods - You’ll develop an advanced understanding of research approaches and methodologies, as well as practical research and critical analysis skills in preparation for the Independent Research project
• Independent Research - An independent piece of research to involve planning, designing and conducting a study using knowledge and skills developed in the Advanced Research Methods module. Students will work with a supervisor in their area of interest to identify a research question and develop a study that can provide new insight and knowledge

Optional modules:

• Advanced Sport Psychology - You will develop the applied skills required for sport psychology practice, as well as knowledge of their philosophical underpinning, and advance your ability to apply theory to practice
• Health Promotion and Behaviour Change - This module provides you with an understanding of a range of factors that influence health behaviour and behaviour change
• Advanced Sport and Exercise Physiology - You will cover advanced physiological processes through lectures and lab-based delivery and build a comprehensive understanding of techniques used by applied practitioners
• Sports Training Principles - You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of training theories that can be applied when creating training programmes to improve and/or maintain performance, with field-based activities to increase practical skill

• Applied Practitioner Development - This module develops the skills and competencies required for sport science practice through theory and practical experience (including 150 hours of work placement). You will have the opportunity to reflect on your experience with support and guidance from staff
• Advanced Research Methods - You’ll develop an advanced understanding of research approaches and methodologies, as well as practical research and critical analysis skills in preparation for the Independent Research project
• Advanced Sport Psychology - You will develop the applied skills required for sport psychology practice, as well as knowledge of their philosophical underpinning, and advance your ability to apply theory to practice
• Health Promotion and Behaviour Change - This module provides you with an understanding of a range of factors that influence health behaviour and behaviour change. If you wish to study a mix of disciplines, you may choose one module from each of the pathway options in order to tailor your degree to your interests and career design
• Independent Research - An independent piece of research to involve planning, designing and conducting a study using knowledge and skills developed in the Advanced Research Methods module. Students will work with a supervisor in their area of interest to identify a research question and develop a study that can provide new insight and knowledge

• Applied Practitioner Development- This module develops the skills and competencies required for sport science practice through theory and practical experience (including 150 hours of work placement). You will have the opportunity to reflect on your experience with support and guidance from staff
• Advanced Research Methods - You’ll develop an advanced understanding of research approaches and methodologies, as well as practical research and critical analysis skills in preparation for the Independent Research project
• Sports Training Principles - You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of training theories that can be applied when creating training programmes to improve and/or maintain performance, with field-based activities to increase practical skills
• Advanced Sport and Exercise Physiology - You will cover advanced physiological processes through lectures and lab-based delivery and build a comprehensive understanding of techniques used by applied practitioners
• Independent Research - An independent piece of research to involve planning, designing and conducting a study using knowledge and skills developed in the Advanced Research Methods module. Students will work with a supervisor in their area of interest to identify a research question and develop a study that can provide new insight and knowledge