Paediatric Exercise and Health MSc

Overview

• Based on the internationally-recognised research conducted in the Children’s Health and Exercise Research Centre (CHERC), this programme provides an in-depth evaluation of the relationships between physical activity, fitness and health in young people
• The programme is delivered within a friendly and supportive learning environment, drawing upon innovative multi-method and multi-disciplinary research and teaching by our leading academics
• You will have opportunities for involvement with ongoing research projects and to develop key transferable skills beneficial for further doctoral study
• A dedicated careers day and tailored career support for each student are provided
• The programme is suitable for sport, exercise and health-related professionals seeking continuing professional development

Course content

It is well known that the first two decades of life represent an important window of opportunity to not only improve the health and well-being of young people, but also their health status into adult life. The role that physical activity and fitness can play in improving markers of health and well-being in young people is an important area of study, especially given concerns of declining fitness and increasing obesity in today’s children and adolescents.