PG Cert
Sport & Exercise Physiology
Upgrade your knowledge of biomechanics, nutrition and psychology while gaining experience through research and a sports science internship.
Your Course
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MODULES & LEARNING
- Research Methods
This module focuses on the design of research projects as a way of answering questions and solving 'real world' problems in a reliable and valid manner.
- Select two modules from the following options:
- Clinical Exercise Testing & Prescription
This module will provide you with a detailed critical evaluation of the application of exercise testing and prescription primarily from a pathophysiological perspective in different clinical populations. The contribution of exercise testing to diagnosis and prognosis for different chronic conditions will be evaluated.
- Essentials of Sport & Exercise Physiology
This module aims to develop a comprehensive knowledge and critical understanding of the structure and function of the main human systems during exercise. It will also develop competence in laboratory data collection techniques, as well as the evaluation and interpretation of data.
- Physiology & Biochemistry for Performance
You will develop a critical understanding of the metabolic and endocrine responses to different types of exercise, their time course and scope for training and detraining adaptations. It will also facilitate the development of laboratory data collection skills.
- Physiology of Sports Performance
This module will consider the acute physiological responses to exercise and chronic physiological adaptations to training. This module will provide you with a detailed evaluation of contemporary exercise testing and prescription methods.
Much of our outstanding sport and exercise science research pervades our taught modules providing the opportunity for those of you working or intending to work in the field of sport and exercise science and its sub-disciplines (physiology, nutrition, biomechanics and psychology) to upgrade your academic and professional skills, expertise and knowledge.
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Louise Sutton Louise Sutton
Head of SubjectLouise joined us in 2001, bringing with her a wealth of experience in teaching vocational awards in further education settings. Louise has been influential in establishing links between our University and the fitness industry and her research interests include the use of national occupational standards in higher education, physical activity promotion and the practical application of sports dietetics.
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Facilities
LibraryOur Library is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year, providing you with access to specialist books and journals, learning spaces, computers, multimedia facilities and media equipment hire. Tens of thousands of our Library's digital resources, including ebooks, ejournals and databases, can be accessed online at a time and place to suit you.
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Headingley Campus
An amazing place to spend your days
Home to our first-rate sporting facilities – Headingley Campus has a rich and diverse history having played to visitors such as Winston Churchill and Oscar Wilde. Set in 100 acres of parkland, with easy access to Leeds city centre, many of our buildings look out onto our grassy acre – a perfect place for hanging out, playing games and catching up with friends on long summer days. Headingley Campus has modern sport science laboratories, animation and music studios and the latest computing labs, as well as one of our libraries, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
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MORE INFO ON the campus & location
To order a copy of the latest Postgraduate prospectus, please email: prospectusrequests@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
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Leeds is brimming with cultural interest, a vibrant and varied nightlife and some of the best shopping in the north of England.
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Leeds lies at the heart of the UK with excellent transport links to most major cities. It was also voted best UK University Destination and is home to 200,000 students.
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