Objectives-Prepare students with the means to enhance their own experience of biomechanics
-Prepare students for employment in the field of biomechanics
-Prepare students for more general employment through the development of transferable skills
-Prepare students to undertake postgraduate research in the field of biomechanics
-Enable students to demonstrate an integrated and critical appreciation of conceptual and methodological issues
-Enable students to demonstrate expertise in appropriate research methods
-Enable students to demonstrate mastery of appropriate conceptual material
Entry requirementsThe MSc Sports Biomechanics is designed for students wishing to specialise in the biomechanics of sport and exercise, either for a professional career in sports science support work with athletes and/or for academic and professional development. Extensive training is provided in laboratory-based skills and in the interpretation of laboratory findings, as well as comprehensive coverage of contemporary issues in biomechanics.
Academic titleMSc, PgD, PgC Sports Biomechanics
Course descriptionProgramme Content and Mode of Study
Core Modules (120 CREDITS)
- Research Methods (20)
- Technical Training in Sports Biomechanics (20)
- Current Concepts in Sports Biomechanics (20)
- Research Product (research paper format) (60)
A wide variety of careers are available to students who hold an MSc award. Many students choose to continue in education, research or applied sports science. Several students have gone into teaching and lecturing in schools, colleges and universities. Some have continued their studies with a Doctoral research programme. Others still, have taken positions in applying their sports science skills as applied practitioners in sports science support programmes within a variety of professional sports clubs, National Governing Bodies of sport, or as sport science officers and consultants in professional sport settings.
Students obtaining an MSc award may also follow a wide variety of career paths including teaching, management and business. Possession of a Masters qualification should enhance career prospects in these spheres of employment.