Sports courses

About Msc Applied Sport And Exercise Science in Sheffield Hallam University

• Acquire an understanding of science and the ability to apply theory to practice in sport and exercise.
• Work towards British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) accreditation.
• Conduct independent research and gain experience as a sport or exercise science consultant.

Develop strong technical, analytical, practical and professional skills, alongside specialist skills in biomechanics and performance analysis, physiology and nutrition, strength and conditioning. We offer a first-class suite of research and teaching laboratories alongside excellent facilities offered by our partnership venue at the English Institute of Sport.

Live projects

You are provided with a significant number of opportunities to undertake additional placements, internships and volunteer roles across a range of activities as part of your course, and we help to facilitate a wide range of activities through our networks and contacts. You're encouraged to develop your own experiences to enhance your career pathway too, and you will have the opportunity to undertake the University's Leadership Award.

Networking opportunities

You have access to an academy-specific employability adviser, who supports staff formally in lectures and provides 1:1 sessions on application writing, preparation for interview, CV development and individually tailored career guidance to help you progress.

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

• development of sport equipment
• sport science
• advisory roles for national governing bodies and the English Institute of Sport
• coaching
• developing corporate wellness programmes in the health and fitness industry
• advising local authorities and local health trusts
• strength and conditioning coaching
• sport and exercise nutrition
• research
• academia

All of our courses require different levels of qualifications for entry and the details provided below are for guidance only.

Postgraduate taught programmes (masters)

The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to postgraduate taught programmes,

• three year Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of between 55 to 60 per cent or above (from a reputable university)
• four year Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of 55 per cent or above (from a reputable university)
• Successful completion of a recognised pre-masters course

English Language entry requirements are listed in the entry requirements section of the online prospectus. The information provided below is intended to help you understand the different English Language qualifications we will accept.

Courses at NQF Level 6 and above (includes BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MPhil, PhD)

We consider the following English language qualifications for courses at degree level (NQF Level 6) or above requiring

an IELTS for UKVI* 6.0 or equivalent entry requirement (*IELTS may be accepted if you do not require a Tier 4 student visa)

IELTS for UKVI*      

• IELTS for UKVI* 6.5
• Listening: minimum level 5.5
• Speaking: minimum level 5.5
• Reading: minimum level 5.5
• Writing: minimum level 5.5

TOEFL 

• Internet based    90
• Listening: minimum level 17
• Speaking: minimum level 20
• Reading: minimum level 18
• Writing: minimum level 17

Pearson    

• PTE 60
• Listening: minimum level 51
• Speaking: minimum level 51
• Reading: minimum level 51
• Writing: minimum level 51

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