12 monthsProgramme duration
22,320 GBPTuition Fee/year
17 Jul, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sports-Related Subjects
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Brunel Physical Activity and Exercise for Health MSc explores the importance of physical activity and exercise across different population groups. It provides students the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to assess, prescribe and support individuals and groups with engaging in health-enhancing physical activity and exercise.
Physical activity has a wide range of physical, mental and social health benefits. However, many people in the population do not engage in sufficient amounts of physical activity to maintain good health. This MSc will develop your ability to design public health initiatives to promote physical activity behaviour change at local population and global levels.
Regular physical activity and limiting sedentary behaviour is important for the effective management of long-term health conditions like Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and mental ill-health. This MSc, therefore, includes a focus on the application of theory and specialist techniques from multiple disciplines (psychology, physiology and biomechanics) to engage clinical and special population groups in physical activity.
You will also gain specialist knowledge and skills in assessing physical activity, exercise and physical function, and benefit from hands-on learning in our modern physiology and biomechanics laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
An interdisciplinary approach is used within the course, which is delivered by experts from the Centre for Physical Activity in Health and Disease whose cutting-edge research in areas of physical activity, exercise, sedentary behaviour and health informs the curriculum.
The course is aimed at graduates from a range of disciplines (such as sport and exercise sciences, psychology, physiology, health sciences, biosciences and physiotherapy) as well as individuals currently working in healthcare, the fitness industry and public health.
The programme was one of the first to be endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES), the professional body for sport and exercise sciences in the UK. This endorsement demonstrates that the Sport Performance MSc provides postgraduates with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills essential to enter the profession.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sports-Related Subjects
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Brunel Physical Activity and Exercise for Health MSc explores the importance of physical activity and exercise across different population groups. It provides students the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to assess, prescribe and support individuals and groups with engaging in health-enhancing physical activity and exercise.
Physical activity has a wide range of physical, mental and social health benefits. However, many people in the population do not engage in sufficient amounts of physical activity to maintain good health. This MSc will develop your ability to design public health initiatives to promote physical activity behaviour change at local population and global levels.
Regular physical activity and limiting sedentary behaviour is important for the effective management of long-term health conditions like Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and mental ill-health. This MSc, therefore, includes a focus on the application of theory and specialist techniques from multiple disciplines (psychology, physiology and biomechanics) to engage clinical and special population groups in physical activity.
You will also gain specialist knowledge and skills in assessing physical activity, exercise and physical function, and benefit from hands-on learning in our modern physiology and biomechanics laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
An interdisciplinary approach is used within the course, which is delivered by experts from the Centre for Physical Activity in Health and Disease whose cutting-edge research in areas of physical activity, exercise, sedentary behaviour and health informs the curriculum.
The course is aimed at graduates from a range of disciplines (such as sport and exercise sciences, psychology, physiology, health sciences, biosciences and physiotherapy) as well as individuals currently working in healthcare, the fitness industry and public health.
The programme was one of the first to be endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES), the professional body for sport and exercise sciences in the UK. This endorsement demonstrates that the Sport Performance MSc provides postgraduates with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills essential to enter the profession.
Admission Requirements
A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree or equivalent internationally recognised qualification.
Acceptable subjects include: Sports Science, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biological Science, Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Psychology, Public Health, Physiology and Sports Studies.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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