Course description
Programme content and mode of study
CORE MODULES (120 CREDITS)
- Research Methods (20)
- Technical Training in Sport and Exercise Physiology (20)
- Current Concepts in Sport and Exercise Physiology (20)
- Research Product (research paper format) (60)
OPTION MODULES AVAILABLE (20 M CREDITS EACH UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)
- Nutrition for Sports Performance
- Environment and Performance
- Adaptations to Exercise
- Applied Placement
- Self Directed Learning
A module is a self-contained unit of work that contributes to a programme of study. Each module is worth a set number of credits that is generally 20M credits for each postgraduate programme. The research product (in the form of an academic research journal paper) carries a triple weight of 60M credits. Credits can be accumulated to lead to the stage awards (Postgraduate Certificate - 60M credits, and Postgraduate Diploma - 120M credits). Students must accumulate 180M credits for a MSc award.
Course length
12 months full time, up to 2 years part-time
Teaching and Learning Methods
At MSc level, it is expected that students will be able to demonstrate greater independence in their learning. This is encouraged by the diverse pattern of delivery. The School is committed to a
self-critical staff ethos and to continuous improvement in order to ensure a challenging and innovative learning environment. In most MSc modules, students will have approximately two hours per module per week of taught material and/or seminar work. This may be supplemented by reflective tutorials during the semester. Students will be given an orientation to the topic and are expected to read more widely using primary sources of reference material. Staff are available for consultation at other times, usually by appointment.
Assessment
All MSc modules of study are assessed by coursework. Normally students will be expected to complete two major assignments per module. These will often be extended essays, literature reviews, oral presentations or laboratory reports as appropriate.
Careers
A wide variety of careers are available to students who hold a 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 strategic sport science officers and consultants in professional sport settings. Students obtaining a 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
