MSc Applied Physical Activity & Health at Canterbury Christ Church University

Advance your career in physical activity and health with this applied MSc that combines cutting-edge research, hands-on experience, and interdisciplinary study. Designed for professionals in sport, exercise, physiotherapy, and health, this course will strengthen your academic, scientific, and practical expertise, preparing you for progression into advanced practice, research, or professional accreditation. This course is mapped to the The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMPSA) professional standard 'Working with Inactive People'.

Faculty: School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport  |  Department: Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Engage in topics that cover physical activity, disease, and behavioural change. Apply interdisciplinary knowledge from physiology, psychology, and sociology to real-world contexts. Core modules include Psychology of Physical Activity and Health, Physiology of Health and Disease, Research Project in Sport, Physical Activity and Health (Part 1), Industry Expertise in Sport, Physical Activity and Health, Research Project in Sport, Physical Activity and Health (Part 2), PG Challenge Module.

Career pathways

This course is designed to enhance the employment prospects of those seeking to work in applied physical activity and health sciences. It develops both academic knowledge and advanced practical skills for a variety of roles within the industry.

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