Programme structure Course content Typical modules inculde: Core Modules Research Methods Dissertation Assessment for Optimal Performance Contemporary Perspectives in Sports Research Optional Modules Psychology for Injury and Rehabilitation Sport and Exercise Nutrition for the High Performance Athlete Return to Sport Specialised Issues in Sport Injury Prevention Applied Athlete Support Assessment Assessment is typically by coursework and the final dissertation research project.

The programme aims to enhance your specialist knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles underpinning optimal performance in sport and exercise. It develops your understanding of current theory, research and debates in sports science and gives you the opportunity to conduct an in-depth study in your chosen areas of interest. It provides opportunities for you to develop professional skills, including monitoring, analysing, evaluating and prescribing interventions, and application to client issues, for the optimisationof performance in a sport or exercise context. The programme is designed to develop the professional and academic skills of graduate sports scientists. Health and sport professionals who want to take modules on a stand-alone basis for continuing professional development are welcome to contact us.