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- MSc Sport and Exercise Physiology
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Overview
Focus on the development of skills for practical application in both sporting and exercise populations
This programme has a strong focus on the development of skills for practical application in both sporting and exercise populations and provides you with the opportunity to develop an in-depth knowledge base of the physiological and metabolic demands of exercise and physical training.
In addition, it allows you to enhance and strengthen your practical skills in exercise physiology measurements and research methods, as well as developing your professional qualities.
The MSc in Sport and Exercise Physiology provides you with an opportunity to study at a postgraduate level to fulfil the initial requirements for accreditation by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).
The Course
Understand the exercise physiology of leading sporting and exercise performance
This course provides you with the knowledge of advanced exercise physiology principles and theories, and enhance your practical skills, as you build towards your final research project or supervised experience portfolio.
Teaching
Our team of academics ensure innovation, enthusiasm and expertise combine to deliver the excellent standards that give our institution its high reputation.
When you come to Chichester, you will join a community of students and lecturers working in partnership to ensure that your learning experience reflects best practice and embraces the opportunities presented by new, interactive technologies.
Assessment
You will be assessed by a variety of methods, including essays, examinations, portfolios, practical assessments, lab reports, and oral presentations.
Our course includes a mix of assessments, so that you may develop a wide range of transferable skills. Modules are assessed at every stage of the course, offering cumulative assessment of your progress.
You can monitor your own progress, allowing you the opportunity to discuss and plan your development with your lecturers throughout the course. Where appropriate, special arrangements can be made for students with an identified need.
Students can also achieve PGDip and PGCert awards.
Careers
Acquire the skills and knowledge required to gain employment in sports, exercise or health industries
The experience and skills gained during your MSc Sport and Exercise Physiology allows you to start a career in many areas of sport, exercise and health.
Students have gone on to work in the health care sector, national governing bodies for sports, sports related industry, private sports clubs and fitness centres, teaching in Further and Higher Education or continued to pursue a PhD in a related field.
Typical careers include:
- Fitness consultant
- Athletic trainer
- Laboratory technician
- Sport science support personnel
- Sport equipment consultant
- Exercise prescription on GP referral schemes
- PhD research
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 16,722per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
79th
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Campus address
University of Chichester, Bishop Otter Campus, College Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6PE, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
24th out of 86 9
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Entry standards
/ Max 213135 63%36th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10078.0 78%15th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.27 82%23rd
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