MSc

Sport and Exercise Physiology

Teaching & Learning

 

What you'll learn

Gain an in-depth and critical understanding of the acute physiological responses of the exercising human body in a systemic approach. You'll focus on the integrated responses of the cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular and metabolic systems in a variety of contexts: health and disease, sea level and altitude and under thermoregulatory stress.
You'll be introduced to different styles and approaches to designing research and analysis. And you'll learn to take a more critical approach to theory and evidence, providing the basis for your own master’s level research.
This module will equip you with an understanding of the skills and experience necessary to operate as a sport and exercise scientist in a range of professional settings.
Engage in the negotiation, planning, implementation and evaluation of a major independent study relevant to your personal interests and course.
Gain a detailed and critical understanding of the application of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in populations with cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. You'll explore the use of interpretative algorithms for the cardiopulmonary test data. As well as an intensive introduction to electrocardiography, you'll study survival statistics as they are used in clinical exercise physiology research. You'll also evaluate the contribution of exercise testing to diagnosis and prognosis for the above conditions.
Consider the evidence basis for advanced exercise testing and prescription methods. You'll discuss contemporary technological advancements and their application to sports physiology with the aim to enhance elite performance. This module will provide you with theoretical knowledge and critical skills needed to evaluate and apply such methods in the field of sports physiology.
Study the mechanisms that couple exercise training and physical inactivity with health and disease. You'll gain new insight and appreciation of the importance of physical activity for the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic disorders.
Gain an in-depth and critical understanding of the acute physiological responses of the exercising human body in a systemic approach. You'll focus on the integrated responses of the cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular and metabolic systems in a variety of contexts: health and disease, sea level and altitude and under thermoregulatory stress.
You'll be introduced to different styles and approaches to designing research and analysis. And you'll learn to take a more critical approach to theory and evidence, providing the basis for your own master’s level research.
This module will equip you with an understanding of the skills and experience necessary to operate as a sport and exercise scientist in a range of professional settings.
Engage in the negotiation, planning, implementation and evaluation of a major independent study relevant to your personal interests and course.
Gain a detailed and critical understanding of the application of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in populations with cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. You'll explore the use of interpretative algorithms for the cardiopulmonary test data. As well as an intensive introduction to electrocardiography, you'll study survival statistics as they are used in clinical exercise physiology research. You'll also evaluate the contribution of exercise testing to diagnosis and prognosis for the above conditions.
Consider the evidence basis for advanced exercise testing and prescription methods. You'll discuss contemporary technological advancements and their application to sports physiology with the aim to enhance elite performance. This module will provide you with theoretical knowledge and critical skills needed to evaluate and apply such methods in the field of sports physiology.
Study the mechanisms that couple exercise training and physical inactivity with health and disease. You'll gain new insight and appreciation of the importance of physical activity for the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic disorders.

What you'll learn

Examine the broad range of cutting-edge issues and trends that appear within contemporary sport psychology literature, as you gain an in-depth understanding of human behaviour in the sporting environment.
Study the effects of exercise on behaviour and mental health. You will consider both the positive and negative results of exercise, exploring its beneficial impact on well-being and cognitive function, as well as the negative implications of exercise dependence.
Gain a good theoretical understanding of the current sport nutrition necessary to become a good sport and exercise practitioner, studying the general principles, concepts and underpinning theory in nutrition necessary for the development of nutrition strategies.
On completion you will be able to use contemporary research to explore the complex interactions and relationships between dietary manipulation strategies and specific ergogenic aids/food supplements on metabolism, sports performance and health.
Develop and appreciate the principles underpinning the function and operation of a range of biomechanical equipment. You'll have a critical understanding of the major aspects of kinematics, kinetics and other biomechanical techniques. This module will also enable you to comprehend the principles underpinning these techniques and critically evaluate how biomechanical methods can be employed to study and analyse motion in a variety of contexts. You'll be able to collect and critically analyse data using a range of equipment and appropriate ICT applications. Studying this module will enable you to critically evaluate the merits of different biomechanical equipment and analysis techniques including understanding the effect of measurement error on data collected.
Explore specific aspects of the structure and function of the neuromuscular system and their relationship with intrinsic and extrinsic factors. You will learn about the mechanical basis of joint and muscle function, as well as developing an understanding of the relationship between external and internal loading factors that can lead to injury.
Develop an understanding of the biomechanics of human gait. This module will enable you to gain critical knowledge of normal, pathological and competitive gait. You'll improve your knowledge of the internal and external factors that can affect gait, such as fatigue, footstrike patterns, footwear-surface interaction and ageing. Finally, you'll complete a range of laboratory-based activities to observe human gait and to assess common biomechanical methods used in gait analysis.
Examine the broad range of cutting-edge issues and trends that appear within contemporary sport psychology literature, as you gain an in-depth understanding of human behaviour in the sporting environment.
Study the effects of exercise on behaviour and mental health. You will consider both the positive and negative results of exercise, exploring its beneficial impact on well-being and cognitive function, as well as the negative implications of exercise dependence.
Gain a good theoretical understanding of the current sport nutrition necessary to become a good sport and exercise practitioner, studying the general principles, concepts and underpinning theory in nutrition necessary for the development of nutrition strategies.
On completion you will be able to use contemporary research to explore the complex interactions and relationships between dietary manipulation strategies and specific ergogenic aids/food supplements on metabolism, sports performance and health.
Develop and appreciate the principles underpinning the function and operation of a range of biomechanical equipment. You'll have a critical understanding of the major aspects of kinematics, kinetics and other biomechanical techniques. This module will also enable you to comprehend the principles underpinning these techniques and critically evaluate how biomechanical methods can be employed to study and analyse motion in a variety of contexts. You'll be able to collect and critically analyse data using a range of equipment and appropriate ICT applications. Studying this module will enable you to critically evaluate the merits of different biomechanical equipment and analysis techniques including understanding the effect of measurement error on data collected.
Explore specific aspects of the structure and function of the neuromuscular system and their relationship with intrinsic and extrinsic factors. You will learn about the mechanical basis of joint and muscle function, as well as developing an understanding of the relationship between external and internal loading factors that can lead to injury.
Develop an understanding of the biomechanics of human gait. This module will enable you to gain critical knowledge of normal, pathological and competitive gait. You'll improve your knowledge of the internal and external factors that can affect gait, such as fatigue, footstrike patterns, footwear-surface interaction and ageing. Finally, you'll complete a range of laboratory-based activities to observe human gait and to assess common biomechanical methods used in gait analysis.