MRes Sport, Exercise and Health (Named Routes)

Program Overview

The MRes Sport, Exercise and Health program at the University of Chichester offers a deep dive into a specific research area within Sport, guided by internationally recognized researchers. Through supervised projects and assessed tasks, students develop their research skills and produce a journal article submission and conference presentation. Taught elements support the development of research ideas and the utilization of the university's exceptional sports facilities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MRes Sport, Exercise and Health (Named Routes) is a postgraduate program at the University of Chichester that focuses on a specific research area within Sport.

Objectives:

• To provide students with an in-depth understanding of a specific research area within Sport.
• To develop students' research skills and abilities.
• To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct independent research.
• To prepare students for a career in research or a related field.

Program Description:

• The program allows students to learn from a team of internationally-recognized researchers.
• The MRes studies focus on a specific research area within Sport, culminating in a significant independent research project.
• Students can undertake a supervised project across a range of research themes: Enhancing Sport Performance, Occupational Performance, Health and Wellbeing, Nutritional Supplementation, Diversity and Equality in Sport, and Optimising Practice in PE.

Assessment:

• The research dissertation element of the course consists of a series of assessed tasks that support the production of a final journal article submission and conference presentation.
• These tasks may include: proposal, extended literature review, ethical review application, PhD or funding proposal, and reflective log.
• The tasks are intended to provide developmental experiences that enhance research skills.

Teaching:

• The program aims to provide an outstanding learning experience in a supportive community of learning.
• On application, students are asked to provide an indication of their research topic and methods.
• Based on this information, students are assigned a supervisor (and second supervisor) who guides them through developing their research idea and agrees which taught elements will support the delivery of the research program.

Other:

• The program is offered full-time or part-time.
• Inter-disciplinary research, such as dance science, can be accommodated.
• The University of Chichester has a reputation for sport, exercise and health-related research with a proven track record of excellence in teaching, research, and applied sport and exercise science.
• The program utilizes the university's world-class sports facilities, including the Tudor Hale Centre for Sport, a specialist sports hall, outdoor sports pitches, a fitness suite, a sports dome, a sports injury clinic, and the Learning Resource Centre.

Tuition Fees 2024/25 UK fee (full-time) £8,838 International fee £16,722