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University of Birmingham: High Performance Sport
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences |
| Web | https://www.birmingham.ac.uk |
| pg@contacts.bham.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The main aim of the programme is to enable individuals to develop their skills and practice to better equip them for a career as a strength and conditioning coach, fitness coach, or sports scientist in applied sport science.
The programme will develop your ability to work with contemporary hardware and software, linked to training and testing when working with athletes, understand advanced periodisation models and develop athletes in a high-performance setting. Working with staff from world leading School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences as well as external experts embedded in industry you will also develop the ability to critically reflect on your philosophy, practice and organisational context and through research activities increase your competence in knowledge generation and implementation.
This programme is ideally suited for those already working in sport or those interested in embarking in the domain.
Why study this course? - Study at a World-leading School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences.
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Be part of a unique learning environment for masters study in the field of sport with staff experienced in applied practice
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Learn from their unparalleled networks from time spent working in settings including professional football, rugby, and Olympic sports as well as other top-level external guest speakers
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Students will be required to hold an undergraduate degree in a discipline related to sport and exercise science. No student will be admitted onto the programme who does not possess a suitable knowledge base of research methods acquired through undergraduate training. The professional experience of the student will, in certain situations also inform the appropriateness of the application should the above not be met. |
| Location | Main Site Academic and Student Division Birmingham B15 2TT |
Fees
| England | 10530 GBP for Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | 10530 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10530 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10530 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 23310 GBP for Year 1 |
The University of Birmingham is a truly vibrant, global community of staff, students and researchers. As a founding Russell Group member and consistent top 100 university, Birmingham is recognised internationally for excellence in teaching and research and provides the best possible teaching, research facilities and support services to ensure postgraduates reach the peak of their potential.
With over 600 taught programmes and a wealth of research opportunities to choose from, Birmingham has one of the most extensive postgraduate course portfolios in the UK enabling you to work and study alongside world-leading academics in a diverse, multicultural community of over 14,000 …
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