Sport & Exercise Physiology

Leeds Beckett University
Postgraduate PgDip Full-time 1 Year Sport and exercise science

About this course

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

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Leeds

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Leeds

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
    3219 Health associate professionals
    3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials
    3431 Sports players
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Leeds
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Sport and exercise science

    Offered by

    Leeds Beckett University

    Leeds

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