If you are interested in investigating the physiological consequences of chronic debilitating diseases, then this Master’s gives you the opportunity for detailed study, looking particularly at how exercise testing can pick up the changes these diseases cause.
The course gives you a solid grounding in the theory and application of physiological tests in clinical populations including graded cardiopulmonary exercise testing; cardiac ultrasound; vascular ultrasound; and muscle-function analyses. Throughout, you actively participate in practical sessions designed to increase your skills, with supervised practice sessions working alongside University sports teams and our community exercise clinic.
Why choose this course?
- Study with an academic team who have world-leading expertise in their fields and are actively involved in research
- Enjoy the ideal environment for scientific exploration and practical skills development with facilities that include six BASES-accredited sport and exercise science laboratories; Human Performance Centre; a nutrition research kitchen; two molecular and cellular physiology labs; and a sports therapy and rehabilitation centre with a sports injury clinic
- Benefit from our successful partnerships with professional sports teams, elite athletes, academies, schools, colleges and other relevant organisations
- Gain from the opportunity to practice your skills on work placement and shadow experienced staff
- Develop the high-level statutory professional standards demanded of members of a health care team
- Move into a career as a health promotion specialist; clinical exercise physiologist; clinical technician or researcher in the NHS, local authorities, private healthcare, insurance or within the health and fitness industry
- You can also continue to further research-based study on MSc by research, MPhil or PhD programmes
Unit Information - What will I learn?
Units
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing And Interpretation (SPO015-6) Compulsory
- Exercise And Nutrition Prescription (SPO010-6) Compulsory
- Exercise Testing And Diagnosis (SPO014-6) Compulsory
- Laboratory Skills (SPE002-6) Compulsory
- Research Methods (SPO005-6) Compulsory
- Sport And Physical Activity Masters Dissertation (SPO070-6) Compulsory
- Metabolic Health (SPO007-6) Optional
- Placement (Long) (SPO039-6) Optional
- Placement (Short) (SPO009-6) Optional
- Professional Skills For Health Care Providers (SPO061-6) Optional
How will I be assessed?
A variety of assessment formats will be used across the course, these assessments are designed to develop the transferable skills of the students, such as written and oral communication, the ability to follow logical instructions, problem solving and time management. Further to this some assessments are designed to mimic the scenarios that students may find in the clinical environment, for example, practical exams assess client care, technical skills, analysis and interpretation of test results. All of these assessments are considered to be the best method to assess the learning outcomes of the particular unit, as well as developing professional and transferrable skills.
