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Sport and Exercise Science MSci (Hons) – 5 years including combined placement and study year abroad
Master
In Bath ()
Description
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Type
Master
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Duration
5 Years
This degree has three core strands running throughout the course:
Biomechanics will explore how humans create and control movement including athletes’ technique
Physiology will cover the structure, function, regulation and performance of bodily systems
Psychology will examine the role of thoughts, feelings and behaviours in sport and exercise settings
Through these core disciplines you will apply your knowledge to sports performance and exercise participation and understand the relevance of sport and exercise science to current practice.
Along with the core study of biomechanics, physiology and psychology, examples of other topics you will cover include:
biochemistry
motor control
nutrition and metabolism
research methods
sports medicine
strength and conditioning
About this course
Develop your knowledge of biomechanics, physiology and psychology. You will understand how humans function in sport, physical activity and health environments.
Graduates from our courses are in demand by a wide range of employers. This includes public health, exercise medicine and rehabilitation, sports management, sports coaching and development.
Graduates from our sport, exercise and health courses have gone on to work for:
BUPA
Cambridge Medical Robotics
Coaches Voice
Hawk-Eye Innovations
MoveGB
Sports Surgery Clinic
Department of Health & Social Care
UK premiership Rugby union clubs
UK Premier League football clubs
GCSE grade C or 4 in Mathematics, one science and English (or equivalent from English language category C).
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Subjects
- Psychology
- Biochemistry
- Physiology
- Anatomy
- Exercise Psychology
- Sport
- Statistics
- Professional development
- Sport Medicine
- Psychology of exercise and health
- Motor Control
Course programme
Key areas of study
- Physiology
- Functional anatomy
- Sport and exercise psychology
- Research design and statistics
- Professional development
- Biochemistry
Key areas of study
- Psychological dynamics of sport
- Sport medicine
- Biomechanics
- Psychology of exercise and health
- Performance assessment
- Motor control
- Placement and study year abroad
Key areas of study
- Research project
- Issues in sport and exercise science
- Interdisciplinary study
- Plus optional units
Key areas of study
- Research project
- Disability sport and exercise
- Interdisciplinary study
- Plus optional units
Learning
- Laboratory sessions
- Lectures
- Practical sessions
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Coursework
- Dissertation
- Essay
- Multiple choice examination
- Oral assessment
- Portfolio
- Practical work
- Written examination
- Other
Additional information
The tuition fee for the academic year 2020/21 - £22,300
UK/EU application deadline - 15 January 2020
Overseas deadline - 15 January 2020
Sport and Exercise Science MSci (Hons) – 5 years including combined placement and study year abroad