Sport and Exercise Science, MPhil
Swansea University
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Sport and Exercise Science research at Swansea University takes place in the Applied Sports, Technology, Exercise and Medicine (A-STEM) research centre. Research activity in Sport and Exercise Science is in three main areas: Elite Sports Performance, Exercise Medicine and Health, Sports Ethics and Integrity and Governance. With our flourishing research environment Swansea University provides an excellent base for your research as a PhD or MPhil student in Sports Science. Recent PhDs include: ...Read more

Sport and Exercise Science research at Swansea University takes place in the Applied Sports, Technology, Exercise and Medicine (A-STEM) research centre. Research activity in Sport and Exercise Science is in three main areas: Elite Sports Performance, Exercise Medicine and Health, Sports Ethics and Integrity and Governance. With our flourishing research environment Swansea University provides an excellent base for your research as a PhD or MPhil student in Sports Science. Recent PhD's include: The use of ischemic preconditioning as a strategy for preconditioning, training and recovery within elite sport performance, Development and evaluation of a support programme for parents of elite youth athletes, Novel methods of conceptualising and measuring physical activity in children using 3D printing, Investigating the Measurement of Physical Activity and its Impact on Quality of Life in Youth with Cystic Fibrosis, Theories of justice and fair play in tennis, Optimising motivation for exercise based video games: A needs based perspective and Examination of the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes risk in a workplace-based setting.

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Really enjoyable lecturers and approachable..Read more

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07 Dec 23

Modern and well-equipped..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants for MPhil must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Sports Science or similar relevant science discipline. As well as academic qualifications, Admissions decisions may be based on other factors, including (but not limited to): the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places, and relevant professional experience.

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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Located on the stunning Swansea Bay coastline, this Welsh university provides easy access to the city centre, as well as to the beaches...

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Swansea University
Fabian Way Swansea SA1 8EN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.5 miles away

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