Applied Sport and Exercise Biomechanics MSc, PGDip, PGCert
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Applied Sport and Exercise Biomechanics program at St Mary's University in London provides a comprehensive understanding of human movement in sports and exercise. Emphasizing practical skills development, the program equips students with expertise in biomechanics analysis, injury prevention, and athletic performance enhancement. Graduates pursue careers in athlete testing, technology development, and research, with alumni receiving a tuition discount for further studies at St Mary's University.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Objectives:
- Investigate the science of human movement.
- Improve athletic performance and understand injury mechanisms.
- Develop practical skills in biomechanics analysis and measurement.
Program Description:
The Applied Sport and Exercise Biomechanics program is a postgraduate degree offered by St Mary's University in London. It is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical principles underlying human movement in the context of sports and exercise. The program emphasizes practical skills development, equipping students with the expertise to analyze and improve athletic performance, prevent injuries, and conduct research in the field.
Outline:
Program Content:
- Coordination and movement variability analysis
- 3D biomechanical modeling (e.g., Visual3D, OpenSim, FreeBody)
- Laboratory testing methodologies (e.g., Vicon motion capture, Cybex dynamometers, Delsys EMG, Kistler force platforms)
- Field-based assessments (e.g., XSens and Blue Trident IMUs, Theia Markerless motion capture, Catapult GPS)
Structure:
- Full-time or part-time options available.
- Full-time completion in one year, part-time in two years.
- Available as an MSc, PGDip, or PGCert depending on credit accumulation.
- Modules typically taught two or three hours per week, with an intensive teaching week at the start of the first semester.
Modules:
- Research methods in Sport and Exercise (Core)
- Advanced Biomechanics Principles (Core)
- Biomechanical Measurement Techniques for Sport and Exercise (Core)
- Computer Modelling and Analysis of Human Movement (Core)
- Working in a Multidisciplinary Team: A Biomechanical Approach (Core)
- Gait and Functional Movement Analysis (Core)
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
- Critical essays
- Laboratory reports
- Practical examinations
- Vlogs
- Presentations
- Independent data analysis tasks
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Practical sessions
- Laboratory work
Unique Approaches:
- The program emphasizes hands-on learning and practical skill development.
- Students have access to world-class facilities, including the Biomechanics Laboratory, Performance Education Centre, and Sports Rehabilitation Suites.
- The program curriculum is designed according to competencies outlined by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Athlete testing and monitoring
- Technology development
- Research
Placement Examples:
- Lawn Tennis Association
- Fulham FC
- Hawkeye
- Vicon
- Muov Tilt Bikes
- Sportable
- Profeet
- Health Research Institute
- International students may be eligible for scholarships.
- Home: £9,990
- International: £17,640
