Master of Science - Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology

The applied sport and exercise physiology course will provide students with the underpinning theoretical knowledge and the key practical skills required to work as an applied sport and exercise physiologist.

Sports and exercise physiologists often work within multidisciplinary teams, helping monitor and develop performance for individual and team-sport athletes.

This course received 100% student satisfaction in the 2022 postgraduate taught student experience survey, and here are some of the reasons why: • Dedicated human performance clinic, allowing students opportunities for hands-on, real-world work experience with external athletes and clubs. • Established link with West Ham International Football Academy, giving MSc students the opportunity to conduct fitness testing on football players from around the world. • Established link with the Parachute Regiment, giving MSc students the opportunity to conduct fitness testing on highly trained military personnel. • Established link with the Fashion department at the university, giving MSc students the opportunity to work with global brands such as Umbro on the co-design of sports clothing for performance improvement. • Dedicated placement officer, offering students numerous opportunities for work-based learning experiences throughout the degree • Award-winning academic staff recognised for the quality of their teaching and passion for the subject area • Staff teaching on this degree work in applied practice with athletes at the world championship and Olympic level.