Help elite athletes reach their optimum sports performance or improve fitness through exercise referral and community programmes. Specialise in both those areas through a solid grounding in grounding in data visualisation and interpretation, advanced sport and exercise sciences and contemporary issues in sport. Build a portfolio of work that will give you a clear advantage when applying for jobs.
Overview
The course mixes taught elements with independent research and self-directed study. There is flexibility to pursue personal interests in considerable depth, with guidance and inspiration from supportive tutors. By the end of the course, you will have a portfolio of work, feedback from clients/employers, and a record of practical and academic projects.
Compared to undergraduate studies, this Masters has more emphasis on self-directed lab work, data collection and analysis. We encourage you to undertake real-world internships and build up experience with external clients and sports clubs. This practical experience will complement the rigorous research elements of the course.
Why us?
- Involves in-depth work with ‘real’ subjects and as such allows students to apply theory to practice
- Will take your undergraduate knowledge and skills and develop them substantially in the labs, classroom or practical situation
Course structure
We use a wide variety of teaching and learning methods which include lectures, problem-based learning seminars, web-based resources, small group discussions and debates. You will develop your practical skills with workshops and laboratory classes.
Assessment methods include essays, case studies, portfolios, oral presentations, scientific reports, practical exams, data analyses, critical reviews, poster presentations and a dissertation.
Facilities
Sunderland's outstanding facilities include laboratories with the latest fitness state of the art equipment and technology. We have invested in the latest software and equipment so that you have maximum scope to measure and improve performance. Our facilities will propel your learning in sport and exercise sciences.
Career ready
Recent Sunderland graduates are now working within the fitness industry, sports development and in Further Education colleges. Potential employers include national sports associations, sports and leisure companies, recreation services, local authorities, health bodies including the NHS, and schools and colleges.
Career options
Job roles include the following (some require further training):
- Sports and exercise scientist
- Performance Analyst
- Sports coach/instructor
- Manager of health promotion initiatives
- Manager of cardiac rehabilitation and exercise referral
- Fitness centre manager
- Personal trainer/specialist fitness instructor
- Lecturer
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