Sports Performance

The overarching purpose of the programme is to expose the students to contemporary training methodologies in the applied sciences to understand the high-performance sport landscape. In addition, students will be equipped with a number of lifelong skills to navigate the digital world they are confronted with to embed wellbeing and resilience. The students will understand the high-performance landscape through exposure to inter and multi-disciplinary team approaches. 

More specifically the programme aims to:
• To explore applied sport and exercise science discipline-based approaches to implement training methodologies to optimise performance, support injury prevention and rehabilitation and to enhance lifestyle and wellbeing.  



• To gain critical insight of the creation of digital content to enhance media relations, revenue generation, personal brand building, sponsorship opportunities, legacy building and community impact.  



• To explore the links between coach behaviours, coach-athlete relationships, leadership styles and organisational culture in fostering the creation of high performing environments.  



• To allow the development of personal growth, confidence, resilience and application of knowledge to real life and high-performance sport encounters. 

There’s still time to join a university where you’ll be supported to thrive. Ranked No. 3 in England for Student Satisfaction (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025), Plymouth Marjon University offers a friendly, close-knit community where you'll receive personalised support from expert lecturers and dedicated Personal Development Tutors.

Every course includes practical experience through placements, helping you build the skills and confidence employers are looking for before you graduate. With a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023) and strong links to industry, you’ll be prepared for whatever comes next. Set on a green campus just minutes from Plymouth, the coast and Dartmoor, Marjon gives you the best of city, countryside and seaside living in one place.