Welcome to MSc Applied Exercise and Health Science. This course is designed to both enhance academic knowledge and advance your practical skills in this industry. The course was designed with input from NHS collaborators. This is a challenging and rewarding course that will enable you to build on your knowledge, competencies and confidence in the exercise and health field.
Dr Hayley Mills
Academic Calendar: Trimesters
View key dates for this Academic Calendar for 2024-25 including when teaching starts and finishes and when you break for holidays.
We look forward to working with you all, and watching you develop your knowledge, confidence and competence and understanding which I hope will help contribute to your future career pathways.
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As an example of what to expect, this course is normally delivered during one and a half days of intensive teaching each week for the first 2 trimesters (trimester 3 is primarily dissertation work). This is accompanied by online resources, guidance and recordings. Outside of the teaching days, you will want to keep an estimated additional 3 days dedicated to the course to engage in self-directed reading, completing your assessments and building upon your physical activity and health knowledge and skills.
Please also keep a look out for the 'welcome week' information, as these sessions provide a smooth transition onto our course outlining the expectations, support and structure that is in place.
Your welcome and induction will be w/c 16th September 2024 - we look forward to meeting you then.
On the social side, the Student Union (CCSU) has a huge range of clubs and societies – all of which have unique social calendars of their own and offer endless opportunities to make lifelong friends and discover new hobbies. And you can always create your own society and cultivate your own community!
CCSU will be hosting their Welcome Fayre on Wednesday 18th September 2024. Make sure you keep checking the CCSU website for further details and how to get involved.
We understand that you may be nervous about your first few weeks on campus but rest assured - you'll be joining a nurturing and supportive environment where diversity, equality and individuality are part of everything we do.
You can find out more about our welcoming community and making friends here at CCCU.
If you are an International Student joining us then please see our International Student Support pages for further information and guidance.
We recommend refreshing your academic study skills in advance of the course starting, such as academic writing and referencing. Resources can be found at the Learning Skills hub.
Depending on the background you are joining us from, you may also want to read some material in preparation, which can be useful for the physiology content. These are examples of some of the books which support the background to that aspect of the course content:
International students: don't miss out! Make sure you register for our international student success programme which provides practical advice on preparing to live and study in the UK.
If you have any queries, please feel to contact the Postgraduate Team at