Overview

This Sport and Exercise Science programme at Leeds Beckett University is designed to meet the professional standards set by industry governing organisation, the British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences. You will enhance your awareness of the professional issues and research applications within health, exercise and sport by engaging with consultancy and research projects and working with elite-level athletes.

You will upgrade your knowledge of physiology, nutrition, biomechanics and psychology while gaining experience through an independent project related to your specific interests. Exciting placement opportunities will help to further refine your knowledge, enhance your skills and boost your CV. Previous students have secured placements with Leeds United, Yorkshire Carnegie, Leeds Rhinos and SportsAid, a UK charity helping the next generation of sports stars achieve their potential.

Career

A variety of career options will be available to you upon graduation. You could lead sport science support programmes for professional teams and athletes or get involved in physical activity and intervention programmes in the public sector. You will also be well equipped to progress your expertise and conduct further research in your specialist area by studying for a higher degree.

Health Promotion Specialist

Sports Performance Analyst

Community Sports Coach

Healthy Lifestyle Officer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Measurement Techniques in Biomechanics (Biomechanics)

Biomechanics of Human Gait (Biomechanics)

Evidence Based Practice in Sports Physiology (Physiology)

Mechanisms of Adaptation to Exercise Training (Physiology)

Contemporary Issues in Sport Psychology (Psychology)

Psychology of Exercise & Health (Psychology)

Sport & Exercise Nutrition (Nutrition)

Ergogenic Practices & Nutritional Manipulation in Sport & Exercise Nutrition (Nutrition)

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

89

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OTE

130

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology View 32 other Masters in Kinesiology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

89

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130

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Sport & Exercise Science, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Biomechanics, Physiotherapy, Physical Education, Human Physiology, Biochemistry, Dietetics, Nutrition, Medicine or Sports Therapy, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.

All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional

Tuition Fees

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3360 GBP / year

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Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

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Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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