MSc Sport & Exercise Sciences (Sport Performance Science)
Course details
Year of entry
2025
Duration
1 YR (FT) 2 YRS (PT)
Institution Code
G53
Location
Wrexham
Course Highlights
Gain
a Level 4 Strength and Conditioning qualification
Access
our state-of-the-art Biomechanics Laboratory
Study
in a BASES accredited Physiology Laboratory
Why choose this course?
This course will equip you with the skills necessary to provide expert advice to athletes, teams, and organisations, enabling them to optimise performance and prevent injuries.
This course is:
- Delivered by experienced sport psychologists, strength and conditioning coaches, performance analysts, physiologists and coaches.
- Relevant for those wishing to apply for BASES accreditation via the SE pathway.
You will:
- Study in a BASES accredited Physiology laboratory
- Study in a brand-new state of the art Biomechanics and Performance Sciences Laboratory
- Experience learning in the applied field, completing work placement hours
- Complete real-world authentic assessments that champion realistic learning
“Our mission is to inspire and empower learners through a commitment to excellence in sport and exercise sciences. We strive to create a dynamic environment that fosters innovative research and applied practice, forging strong partnerships with local and global communities. By integrating enterprise and consultancy into our programs, we aim to enhance the quality of education and promote sustainable practices in sport, coaching, health and fitness. Together, we will cultivate a culture of curiosity and collaboration, preparing our students to lead and make impactful contributions to the field and beyond."
Key course features
- Level 4 Strength and Conditioning coaching qualification (subject to pre-requisites)
- Applied Experience working with teams and athletes
- Opportunities to publish your dissertation to the annual BASES student conference
- Study in a BASES accredited Physiology laboratory
- Authentic real-world assessments
What you will study
- Strength Training Exercise Physiology Principles (Core): This module will cover the underpinning physiology of strength and conditioning related practices and expose students to different physiological testing protocols.
- Performance Biomechanics (Core): This module aims to provide students with the opportunity to investigate advanced data collection principles through the application of underpinning biomechanical principles. This process will allow the student, through the collection and interpretation of both 2D and 3D motion analysis, to understand what limits and promotes sporting performance.
- Entrepreneurship in Sport (Core): This module aims to provide students with the skills necessary to work as an effective multi-disciplinary team to provide sport and exercise science support to teams/athletes and or patients. It will provide knowledge on how students can apply research to practice as well as building relevant employability and entrepreneurial skills.
- Applied Strength & Conditioning Principles 1 – Performance Measurement (Option): This module will expose students to a variety of contemporary testing and profiling strategies typically utilised within applied S&C. Students will also apply a range of monitoring strategies typically used within S&C practice allowing them to facilitate the development of detailed needs analyses for a variety of sport and athletes.
- Applied Strength & Conditioning Principles 2 – Programme Design & Implementation (Option): This module will allow students to develop an in-depth understanding of periodisation and underpinning principles. It will also expose students to different training modalities (e.g., strength, power, speed etc.)
- Effective Leadership Strategies in Sport and Exercise Coaching (Core): This module aims to develop both theoretical frameworks and applied understanding of leadership within the sport and exercise science environment. It will provide the students with the opportunity to gain an understanding of the nature of organisations within the field and address challenges and key discussions in the applied world of sport and exercise.
- Psychological Provision in Sport and Exercise (Core): This module provides advanced skills in understanding the ethical considerations when working with individuals in the environment and allows students to gain a thorough understanding of organisational effectiveness with individuals in sport and exercise.
- Dissertation (Core): This module enhances students ability to conduct independent research and encourages critical evaluation of existing literature and methods fostering the ability to identify gaps, contradictions and areas for further investigation.
- Research Practice and Examination in the Sport & Exercise Sciences (Core): This module provides students with an advanced understanding of the key principles and theoretical foundations of various research methodologies used in sport and equip students with practical skills in designing, conducting, and analysing research, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches.
Entry requirements & applying
A 2:2 bachelors degree, a DBS may be needed for work in applied clinical settings.
Teaching & Assessment
A mixture of lectures, workshops, practical’s, lab sessions and off-site visits are fundamental methods of teaching on the programme. The types of assessments vary from: posters, social media posts, presentations, businesses pitches, portfolios, project work and much more. The Sport and Exercise Sciences dept champions real-life authentic assessments, ensuring what students do as part of their degree can be translated into employment.
Career prospects
Our dedicated Careers and Employability team is committed to helping you achieve your professional goals. They provide personalised advice, useful resources, and extracurricular employability events to prepare you for the job market.
Graduates of this course can pursue careers in:
- Sport and exercise physiologist
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Sports coach
- Sports scientist
- Performance biomechanist
- Self-employment
With further training:
- Sport psychologist
Fees & funding
Full-Time: £7500
Part-Time: £3750 per year
International: £13500
International
If you are applying as an European / International Student, and live outside of the UK, you should make your application through our online application system, Centurus.
For information about the university’s entry requirements for EU/international students, please visit our international section.