Sport & Exercise Physiology

Taught at one of the largest providers of sport in UK higher education – this course will give you an in-depth understanding of the physiological and metabolic effects of exercise and training. You’ll develop the practical skills required to meet the specific needs of the client, be it optimal performance or improved health.

As part of your course, you’ll:
- Build knowledge, expertise and applied experience from working with athletes

- Develop clinical exercise physiology skills working alongside physiologists and doctors on a research project

Or
- Gain clinical exercise physiology skills working with athletes through the university's commercial screening services

Tailor your learning
With the flexibility to select from a range of modules covering different aspects of sport and exercise physiology, you’ll be able to specialise in an area matched to your career ambitions.

If you’re studying the MSc, you’ll explore different research methods before conducting a major independent study related to your specific area of interest.

International recognition
We’ve been ranked in the top 100 institutions in the world for Sports-Related Subjects in QS’s World University Rankings by Subject. QS are an international higher education benchmarking agency.

Why study Sport and Exercise Physiology at Leeds Beckett University...
- Develop practical skills to meet specific needs of clients, from optimal performance to improved health

- Work alongside a dedicated and highly experienced course team on hands-on modules

- Tailor your course to your needs by selecting optional modules

- Take advantage of our state-of-the-art Carnegie School of Sport building

- Sport volunteering opportunities, which have previously included global events such as the Olympics, World Athletics Championships and Commonwealth Games