Clinical Exercise Physiology (Taught)

Clinical Exercise Physiology combines exercise science and healthcare to prevent and manage chronic conditions. At the University of Birmingham, gain hands-on clinical skills to improve patient outcomes and transform lives through tailored exercise interventions. This course prepares you for a future as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist in healthcare settings. You will be able to use exercise to prevent and manage chronic conditions, paving the way for careers in clinical practice, research, and rehabilitation.

The Clinical Exercise Physiology MSc course at the University of Birmingham stands out with its unique blend of in-depth academic teaching and extensive clinical experience. You will benefit from practical placements across various healthcare settings, working directly with patients to apply research-informed exercise interventions.

The course covers a diverse range of clinical conditions, from musculoskeletal and cardiac to mental health and cancer. With a strong focus on behaviour change and evidence-based practice, you will graduate ready to make a real impact in the healthcare sector, supported by world-class research and industry connections.

• Teaching is delivered within our new Movement and Wellbeing Clinic

• Learn directly from experts in the field, with cutting-edge research integrated into your studies.

• Access placements within the NHS services offering exercise support to those with clinical conditions

Modules include:

Clinical Exercise Physiology Project
Clinical Exercise Physiology practice-based education placement
Exercise Programming & Delivery for Clinical Conditions
Health Assessment, Professional Practice and Intervention Evaluation
Motivation and Behaviour Change Theory and Application
Pathophysiology for Clinical Conditions

A mix of essays, practical assessments, case studies, group work, and reflective practice, designed to evaluate your understanding and application of clinical exercise physiology.