Applied Sport and Exercise Performance MSc

University of Portsmouth

Overview

Whether you’re interested in analysing and optimising sports performance through individual and community engagement, or at international and elite-level, this course will give you the skills you need and will deepen your knowledge of the physiology, psychology, performance analysis and biomechanics of sport.

On this MSc course, you'll learn the biomechanics, physiology and psychology that underpins performance enhancement. You'll develop applied techniques, practical skills and research expertise which show how scientific support can be integrated into the world of top-level sport.

The UK is Europe’s leading market for sport and sports tech with sport and physical activity

• contributing £39 billion to the UK’s economy
• . The global sports market is expected to reach
• $707.84 billion in 2026
• . The UK’s globally renowned sporting events provide many career opportunities and we’ll provide the expertise and support that will enable you to pursue a career in sports performance with professional sports clubs, national sports organisations and private clinics, or develop your own professional practice.

  During your studies, you can choose to work toward

• British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences
• (BASES) accreditation as a sport and exercise scientist.

  Careers and opportunities

  Careers this Master’s prepares you for

  When you graduate, you'll be qualified for a career in areas such as teaching, sports development, science support and the health and fitness sectors.

  This course will also give you the theoretical basis for further academic research – you could go on to do a ProfDoc in

• Sport Exercise and Health Science
• or
• Sport and Exercise Psychology
• .