Overview
The Applied Sport and Exercise Science at Liverpool John Moores University is an established discipline with growing possibilities for qualified professionals.
Opportunities for professional training at doctoral level are increasingly important for vocational careers within sport and exercise. This doctorate facilitates the creation and interpretation of new professional knowledge.
To obtain the award you will need to complete a related Masters programme or MPhil and spend two or more years acquiring a range of supervised skills connected with applied research.
The programme is underpinned by a strong focus on equipping future Applied Sport and Exercise Scientists for a range of professional scenarios associated with problem solving.
Students at Applied Sport and Exercise Science at Liverpool John Moores University will:
- develop their skills as research practitioners, more specifically the ability to complete research projects in the real world.
- demonstrate that they have the generic professional skills required to be Applied Sport and Exercise Scientists through their own work-based learning experiences, taught sessions on the programme and extensive supervision.
Employability
Further your career prospectsLJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.Employment opportunities in Applied Sport and Exercise Science have become increasingly professionalised in recent years. As a consequence there is a need for individuals to demonstrate high level professional and personal skills. A growing number of Applied Sport and Exercise Science graduates work in applied settings as practitioners and promoters, as well as taking employment in Applied Sport and Exercise Science education, teaching and research positions.Staff on the course have existing experience of supervised trainees working in the Applied Sport and Exercise Science service domain.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Applied Placement in Strength and Conditioning
- Applied Practice in Coaching, Planning and Monitoring Sciences
- Strength and Conditioning Applied Practices
- Physiology of Strength and Conditioning
- Contemporary Issues in Community Children's Nursing
- Professional Planning Training in Sport and Exercise Science
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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- a sport science related Masters or an appropriate MPhil award in a sport science related area
- International students entering on a Tier 4 visa cannot study part-time
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
18250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18250 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
7980 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7980 GBP per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Liverpool
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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