Everything you need to know...
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What is the fee?
Home: £10,940 for the course
International/EU: £18,600 for the course -
How long will I study?
1 Year
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Where will I study?
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When do I start?
September 2026
Course summary
- Gain an understanding of science and how to apply theory to practice in sport and exercise
- Work towards a Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) accreditation.
- Conduct independent research and seek experience as a sport or exercise science practitioner.
On this course you’ll develop your professional skills in sport and exercise – alongside specialist skills in biomechanics, performance analysis, physiology, nutrition, strength and conditioning. We offer a first-class suite of research and teaching laboratories, as well as the excellent facilities offered by our partnership venue at the English Institute of Sport.
Student satisfaction
This course scored 100% for overall student satisfaction in the Postgraduate Taught Student Satisfaction Survey 2025.
Top 10 in the UK
Teaching quality
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How you learn
The course is delivered by our expert staff, who often support elite athletes and carry out cutting-edge research as part of their day-to-day work. Many of our staff members are accredited by professional bodies such as CASES, and we work collaboratively with our Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre to consult, research, and teach.
Our experience helps us to keep our course content advanced and contemporary – based on our knowledge and experience of research and delivery.
You learn through
- lectures
- seminars
- practical classes
- project supervision
- external speakers
Applied learning
Work placements
One of the main features of this course is providing practical opportunities for you to enhance your vocational skills – with both work-based learning and short or long-term internships. The School of Sport and Physical Activity is in close contact with many local and national partners who are interested in working with our students to support their professional development.
You’ll also have access to an employability adviser. They provide support in lectures and 1 to 1 sessions on writing applications, preparing for interviews and developing your CV – as well as offering tailored career guidance to help you progress.
Course leaders and tutors
Mohsen Shafizadeh
Senior lecturerMohsen Shafizadeh teaches motor control and movement analysis on the sport and exercise science related degrees and cover both sport and clinical settings
Modules
Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.
Final year
Compulsory modules
This module will advance the technical skills needed to meaure and evaluate individuals, performers and teams and inform practice and decision making, developing your knowledge and skills as an applied sport and exercise scientist. You will study topics such as lab and field-based assessment skills, measurement tools and equipment, validation, normalisation, profiling metrics, monitoring and data management and visualisation. This module will develop your skills and ability to work as an applied sport and exercise science practitioner.
This module will explore applied interdisciplinary intervention development in sport, exercise and health, advancing your knowledge and skills as an expert sport and exercise scientist. You will study a range of contemporay topics including intervention design, lab and field-based assessment methods, programming principles, behaviour change techniques, data extraction and interpretation, and interdisciplinary working practices. By successfully completing this module you will develop the theoretical understanding and practitioner skills needed to provide evidence-based and effective sport and exercise interventions.
This module provides you with an opportunity to design and deliver a large scale project under the expert guidance of a supervisor. You will synthesise and apply knowledge from your taught modules, and through a period of independent research, produce an original piece work. In some cases, this coud be undertaken in collaboration with an external partner organisation.
This module develops your ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary support team servicing sport and exercise participants in a variety of contexts and professional environments. The module will explore topics such as applied practice models, multi and interdisciplinary sport and exercise science methods, project and data management, teamworking, reflection and personal effectivness. By successfully completing this module you will enhance your practitioner knowledge and skills within sport and exercise science.
This module will develop your knowledge and skills in research methods, design and analysis. You will learn about contemporary approaches to data collection, analysis and communication, solving complex sport and physical activity research problems from a variety of fields and disciplines. You will study topics such as contemporary research philosophies, ethics and research design; how to collect, analyse and interpret data; and data presentation and visualisation. By completing this module you will enhance your ability to intepret, undertake and evaluate research in sport and physical activity.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- Sport and exercise science practitioner
- Exercise instructor in the health and fitness industry
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Sport and exercise nutritionist
- Performance analyst
- Sport and exercise biomechanist
- Researcher
- Academia
Equipment and facilities
On this course you work with
- industry-leading physiology and biomechanics laboratories
- a performance analysis suite which houses specialist analytical software
- an environmental chamber for simulating extreme environments
- a strength and conditioning suite with the latest specialist equipment
360 tour - sports teaching spaces and facilities
Learn more about your department
Sports Facilities Tour
Take a look around Sheffield Hallam University's sports facilities with Wellbeing, Sport and Physical Activity Officer Ellie.
Where will I study?
You study at Collegiate Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
Collegiate campus
Collegiate Campus can be found just off Ecclesall Road, a bustling student district.
Collegiate Campus map | Campus facilities
Collegiate library
Collegiate Library can be found just off Ecclesall Road. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEntry requirements
All students
Applicants should normally have a minimum of a second class honours degree (2.2), ideally this should be in a science based subject.
If you do not hold a degree, we may be able to consider you with professional or CPD qualifications in a related discipline, or significant relevant real world experience. These will be considered on an individual basis.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2026/27 is £10,940 for the course. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. If the full course is more than one year in duration, the fee will be divided into annual payments which will then be rounded. This may mean the total fee you pay is slightly higher than the fee stated above. If you take a break in study or have to re-take part of the course, you may also be charged an additional fee and will be notified of this at the time.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2026/27 is £18,600 for the course. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. If the full course is more than one year in duration, the fee will be divided into annual payments which will then be rounded. This may mean the total fee you pay is slightly higher than the fee stated above. If you take a break in study or have to re-take part of the course, you may also be charged an additional fee and will be notified of this at the time.
Scholarships and financial support
Find information on scholarships, bursaries and postgraduate student loans.
International scholarships up to £3000 ›
Alumni scholarships up to £2000 ›
Postgraduate loans for UK students ›
Additional course costs
The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
General course additional costs
Additional costs for Sport and Physical Activity (PDF, 269.2KB)Legal information
Any offer of a place to study is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.
