The course focuses on the application of physiology and psychology to outdoor activities. It aims to develop students' practical and theoretical knowledge as well as their ability to propose possible alternative hypotheses to current thinking. As with other MSc programmes, this MSc been designed to be flexible and relevant to the student's individual needs and interests. It is intended that the skills learnt on this programme will enable students to apply theory to professional practice. The programme benefits from being taught by staff with a wide a range of physiological and psychological expertise.

Your Future Career All the School's postgraduate programmes are designed to enhance the career prospects of Sport, Health and Exercise Science graduates. Career destinations of Bangor postgraduates include: the Home Country Sports Institutes, National Governing Bodies, the Olympic Medical Institute, Professional sports teams and organisations, the fitness industry, the NHS (hospitals and Primary Care Trusts), Teaching and Education (after completing a Postgraduate Certificate of Education). Further postgraduate study (ie Doctoral research) is another vocational route. In addition to the above, the Applied Sport Science and Outdoor Activities programme is ideal preparation for those who wish to further their careers in environmental physiology and the psychology of outdoor performance or work as a professional in the outdoor environment.