Course summary
Develop specialist knowledge of the scientific principles underpinning sport and apply to the context of performance enhancement. This course will give you expert knowledge in a specialist area of the science of sport performance. It will develop applied techniques which will help you pursue a career in sport science support, academic research, teaching or other science-based professions. The applied focus of this course is supported by contemporary, well-equipped and supported laboratory facilities. The course content is aligned to the requirements of supervised experience (SE) with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). Please visit our website for course details.
Modules
PgCert: scientific methods; biomechanics and performance enhancement; psychological interventions for sport performance enhancement; applied physiology and sport performance; independent study module. PgDip: sport science support of performance athletes; contemporary issues in sport performance; Independent study module; MSc: independent research project
Assessment method
Independent research project.
Entry requirements
The entry requirement for this course is a bachelor (Honours) degree at a 2.2 or above, or equivalent. We look for candidates to have a background in sport science, sport and exercise science, coaching science and physiotherapy in order to be eligible for this programme. We may also consider backgrounds in physiology, psychology, physical education, sport science, sport and exercise science if the candidate can demonstrate a background in coaching/performance.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For Tuition Fee information please visit the specific course page on our website - https://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/postgraduate
Provider information
Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ