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MSci Sports and Exercise Science (integrated masters) including placement year MSci

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    Master of Science - MSci

  • Location

    Colchester Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT-24

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary

How can athletes optimise their training and performance? How can individuals and communities improve their physical activity, health and wellbeing? Our inter-disciplinary team of scientists and practitioners will help you understand the role of physiology, psychology, biomechanics and nutrition in sport and exercise science.On our MSci Sport and Exercise Science (Integrated Masters), you develop the same key skills as on our BSc Sport and Exercise Science. These skills include:- How and why different energy systems are deployed at different exercise intensities- Biomechanical principles behind acute and chronic sporting injuries, and how these can be applied to prevent injuries- The role of ergogenic aids in improving athletic performance- How physical activity and nutrition can reduce the risk of cardio-metabolic disease- The design and implementation of psychological skills training programmesIn addition, you achieve a Masters-level qualification and have the opportunity to investigate more advanced topics in sport and exercise science, specialising in one of the areas of research being undertaken within our School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, such as:- The analysis of movement- How extreme environments can affect human performance- Paediatric exercise science- Sport psychologyOur course allows you to gain practical hands-on experience in our specialist laboratory facilities, as well as learning the theoretical approaches. Alongside lectures, seminars, tutorials, and laboratory sessions, there are a range of online resources to support your learning.The first two years provide you with the professional and scientific skills needed to conduct independent research projects in your final years. You also have the opportunity to work with our Human Performance Unit, which applies the latest science to analyse performance and help top athletes stay at the top of their game.As such, the course provides you with the knowledge and experience of working with different client groups, and helps prepare you for a fulfilling career in a range of industries, especially sport, health and education.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 20,500per year

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A level : BBB - ABB

ABB- BBB or 128 - 120 tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels including Science or Mathematics grade B (PE and Psychology are considered to be science A-levels).

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University information

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    32nd

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    23rd out of 85 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    138 65%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    36th

    24
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.02 80%

    38th

    10

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