Course summary

You could work in high-performance sport, sports development or other environments where superior levels of athleticism are required. As part of your course, you’ll:

• Learn how to optimise human performance so that athletes of all abilities and sports can perform optimally while minimising their risk of injury

• Study the biomechanics and physiology of the human body

• Focus on the development of strength and power and cardiovascular adaptations to aid training and performance

• Learn to understand the perspectives of other practitioners, including nutritionists, physiotherapists and psychologists

• Have the opportunity to design and implement a programme for athletes or specific populations

• Apply your theoretical knowledge to real-life situations

• Establish positive working relationships with a wide range of people, including players, athletes, officials, coaches and parents

• Biomechanics labs

• On-site swimming pool

• Athletics track

• Strength and conditioning room

• Develop theoretical and practical skills to gain a head start in industry

• Learn how to optimise human performance in athletes of all abilities

• Build and implement a programme for athletes or specific populations

• Take advantage of the university’s new state-of-the-art Carnegie School of Sport building

• Sport volunteering opportunities