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Bangor University: School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences

https://www.bangor.ac.uk/sport

Do you dream of working with elite athletes to help improve their performance? 

Or maybe want a better understanding of how science can be applied to sport and physical activity to improve your coaching or teaching ability? 

Perhaps you want to develop your understanding of exercise as medicine for people with health problems or promote the benefits of physical activity and exercise?

Sport, Health and Exercise Science is a growth industry and continues to shape all avenues of life. If you want to be a part of this exciting field, take the next step with a postgraduate course at Bangor.

The Bangor Sport Science Experience

The Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences department at Bangor University has been providing high calibre, postgraduate taught degrees since 2000. Established in 1978 we are now one of the most established and well-respected sport science degree providers in the UK. Our courses cover the core Sport, Health and Exercise Science topics and effective coaching, and will give you the knowledge and skills required for a practical or research career in this exciting field.

Our students tell us that what they really value is being part of a small, friendly department and benefit from a level of high student-staff contact. You’ll have access to an extensive range of laboratories containing state-of-the-art equipment for sport and exercise physiology, psychology, motor control and learning, and motion analysis.

Enabling the Extraordinary with Postgraduate Study

We offer an exceptional range of hands-on experiences in the lab and the coaching environment. 40 years of experience has shaped our research-led curriculum covering a breadth of topics under Sport Health and Exercise Science. From physiology, psychology, exercise, health and medicine, biomechanics and effective coaching. Our expertise and high calibre teaching means we will help you to achieve the best possible outcome and classification from your degree.

World-leading Research 

Our reputation for research excellence attracts students from all over the world. All our staff are research-active, and this world-class research informs all our teaching. We place a strong emphasis on the application of research to practice. This means you will be taught the most recent and exciting content through the most innovative methods possible. 

In order to nurture your skills, you will be mentored in an area of your choice by an established researcher to develop research-based practices. This experience will provide you with the essential skills prized by leading organisations such as UK sport, the NHS and the MOD who need to stay at the forefront of the industry. All this will lay the foundation for a successful career as a Sport, Health, and Exercise professional. 

A Special Place to Study 

Bangor offers a breath-taking and magical environment – a reputable academic institution located between Snowdonia and the sea. We’re situated in one of the prime university locations in Britain for pursuing sport and a range of outdoor activities. But we're easier to get to than you may think, we’re well connected by road and rail.

Being surrounded by friends is what makes Bangor such a special place to study, and our size and friendly nature mean our students tend to settle-in quickly. The friendships you make here will last a lifetime, the impact you have on the world will last beyond. We look forward to meeting you.

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