Sport and Exercise Physiology | Leeds Beckett University

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Course summary

Taught at one of the largest providers of sport in UK higher education – this course will give you an in-depth understanding of the physiological and metabolic effects of exercise and training. You’ll develop the practical skills required to meet the specific needs of the client, be it optimal performance or improved health.

As part of your course, you’ll:

Build knowledge, expertise and applied experience from working with athletes
Develop clinical exercise physiology skills working alongside physiologists and doctors on a research project

Gain clinical exercise physiology skills working with athletes through the university's commercial screening services

Tailor your learning
With the flexibility to select from a range of modules covering different aspects of sport and exercise physiology, you’ll be able to specialise in an area matched to your career ambitions.

If you’re studying the MSc, you’ll explore different research methods before conducting a major independent study related to your specific area of interest.

International recognition
We've been ranked in the top 100 institutions in the world for Sports-Related Subjects in QS's World University Rankings by Subject. QS are an international higher education benchmarking agency.

Why study Sport and Exercise Physiology at Leeds Beckett University...

100% of MSc Sport & Exercise Physiology graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*
Develop practical skills to meet specific need of clients, from optimal performance to improved health
Work alongside a dedicated and highly experienced course team on hands-on modules
Take advantage of the university’s new state-of-the-art Carnegie School of Sport building
Sport volunteering opportunities, which have previously included global events such as the Olympics, World Athletics Championships and Commonwealth Games

Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 21-22*

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