Sport, Health and Exercise Science - MSc

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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University of South Wales

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Pontypridd

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year (s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,900 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Sport, Health and Exercise Science - MSc

About

You will complete the course across a 12-month period. During this time, you will study 5 specified modules to develop your core understanding of the subject area, alongside 3 optional modules allowing you to tailor the course to your specific interests.

Research Project
This module aims to enable you to demonstrate the skills necessary to produce a scholarly, in-depth, empirical research study, resource or report. Choose your own supervisor to ensure you have the necessary support. 

Research Process
This module will develop your ability to design and statistically analyse research, appreciate the strengths and limitations of different research designs, and provide you with the skills required to produce a in-depth review and proposal for a research study.

Professional Work-Based Development
This module provides an opportunity for you to gain valued work experience to help make you more employable.

Exercise Physiology
This module aims to enhance your understanding of exercise physiology, with a specific focus on what limits exercise performance. You will also develop technical skills used to assess exercise performance and health.

Strength and Conditioning
This module aims to develop your ability to implement effective strength and conditioning programmes into a range of performance environments. It is closely linked to the professional standards required for accreditation by both the NSCA and the UKSCA.

Nutrition for Health and Performance
You will develop advanced skills essential for understanding the nutritional requirements to maximise exercise performance and promote health.

Movement Analysis
This module aims to develop your awareness of the analysis of sports performance, with particular emphasis on technique analysis and notational analysis.

Physical Activity and Health
This module aims to enhance your understanding of the relationship between physical activity and the prevention, treatment and management of chronic diseases.

Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Public Health
This module aims to introduce you to both fundamental and advanced concepts in epidemiology and the application of these concepts within the study of public health.

Psychology for the Sports Coach/Practitioner
This module aims to provide students with knowledge of how psychology may impact on the ability of key stakeholders in sport to perform, thrive and experience mental well-being in sport.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Students who have completed a 4 year Bachelor degree (60% overall or a GPA of 2.5 or above on the scale of 4, 4 being the highest) can be considered for entry onto a relevant postgraduate programme of study.
Applicants with other relevant qualifications or work experience may be considered on a case by case basis.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

The course welcomes international applicants and requires an English level of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Equivalents can be located on our country.

If you have previously studied through the medium of English IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your English Language pages is not featured, please contact us.

If you do not meet the English entry criteria please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages.

Career

Career Paths

Physiologist (Exercise/Clinical)
Academia (Research/Training)
Performance Sport
Emergency Services
Teaching

Careers and Employability

Graduate Careers

Our graduates have been successful in gaining employment within a range of different roles within the industry including, but not limited to: Exercise/clinical physiologist, clinical research officers and epidemiologists within both the NHS and clinical research organisations, progression to PhD and PGCE study, lecturer in higher and further education, coaches, as well as nutritional/fitness advisors.

Possible career paths

The course provides you with a wide range of career prospects including roles as an exercise/clinical physiologist, sport scientist, lecturer/teacher, research officer, performance analysist, technical demonstrator/laboratory technician, sports coach and personal trainer, as well as progression to PhD study.

Careers Support

To help support you in the pursual of your dream career in sport, health and/or exercise science, the Careers and Employability Team will prepare a bespoke package of development sessions alongside your studies This includes: one-to-one appointments from faculty based Career Advisers, in person, over the phone or even on Skype and through email via the "Ask a Question" service. We also have extensive online resources for help with considering your career options and presenting yourself well to employers.