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MSc Sports Performance

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    MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Description

Whether you’re interested in analysing and optimising sports performance through individual and community engagement, or at international and elite-level, this course will give you the skills you need and will deepen your knowledge of the physiology, psychology, performance analysis and biomechanics of sport.

On this MSc course, you’ll learn the biomechanics, physiology and psychology that underpins performance enhancement. You’ll develop applied techniques, practical skills and research expertise which show how scientific support can be integrated into the world of top-level sport.

The UK is Europe’s leading market for sport and sports tech with sport and physical activity contributing £39 billion to the UK’s economy. The global sports market is expected to reach $707.84 billion in 2026. The UK’s globally renowned sporting events provide many career opportunities and we’ll provide the expertise and support that will enable you to pursue a career in sports performance with professional sports clubs, national sports organisations and private clinics, or develop your own professional practice.

During your studies, you can choose to work toward British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accreditation as a sport and exercise scientist.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications or experience

  • A minimum of a second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
  • Applicants who hold a non-related degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • For those who do not hold a degree or relevant professional qualification, extensive experience together with evidence of scholarly ability will be required.

English language requirements

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.0.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

If you meet our criteria, you could get a £3000 tuition fees discount – visit website for details

Student Destinations

When you graduate, you’ll be qualified for a career in areas such as teaching, sports development, science support and the health and fitness sectors.

This course will also give you the theoretical basis for further academic research – you could go on to do a ProfDoc in Sport Exercise and Health Science or Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Graduates of this course have gone onto roles such as:

  • Fitness and Health Manager
  • Sports Physiologist
  • Personal Trainer
  • Performance Analyst
  • Sports Coach
  • Sports Physiologist
  • Wellbeing Personal Trainer

Module Details

All modules on this MSc Sports Performance are core.

  • Applied Performance Analysis – 30 credits
  • Applied Sports Biomechanics – 30 credits
  • Applied Sports Physiology – 30 credits
  • Applied Sports Psychology – 30 credits
  • MSc Research Development and Practice – 60 credits

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