Sport and Health Sciences MPhil

Our research is broadly established around the following topics:<br/><br/><br/>- Physical Activity and Health Across the Lifespan<br/><br/><br/>- Human Movement Science<br/><br/><br/>- Integrative Physiology<br/><br/><br/>- Food and Nutrition<br/><br/><br/>- Childrens Health and Exercise<br/><br/><br/>Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Exeter has a long-standing and international reputation for leading research in the field. Our world-renowned academics are recognised for their groundbreaking and innovative work within the academic community, and are also highly sought after by leading sports professionals and teams. <br/><br/>Our friendly, intimate academic community provides a truly supportive environment for our staff and students that fosters a vibrant research culture. We are continually evolving to ensure we remain at the forefront of pioneering research areas, but without losing the inclusive atmosphere that allows our academics to truly flourish. We have also enhanced our academic team with additional research staff who are distinguished worldwide for their studies.<br/><br/>We attract significant funding from UK Research Councils (including MRC, EPSRC, ESRC, and Royal Society), The National Institute of Health Research (Health Technology Assessment) the commercial sector (including Glaxo Smith-Kline, Unilever and Kellogg’s); and from sporting bodies (including UK Sport, UK Athletics, Manchester United Football Club and the Rugby Football Union).<br/><br/>Our research students have:<br/><br/><br/>- Presented their work to international conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals prior to graduation;<br/><br/><br/>- Won numerous international and national awards for research excellence;<br/><br/><br/>- All moved into full-time employment on graduation;<br/><br/><br/>- Work in universities all over the UK as well as in Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mexico, Portugal, Singapore and the USA. <br/><br/><br/> To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page. <br/>