Why Sport at 91影视破解版?
With the aim of enhancing human health and performance, UWSintegrate physiological, biomedical and behavioural approaches to this field of study.
Our extensive links in the sector, and our focus on research and ensuring students get the opportunity to gain practical experience, means you鈥檒l gain the insight and skills to help you hit the ground running on completion of your studies.
MSc Sport and Exercise
Our new MSc Sport and Exercise (with Sport Coaching/with Strength and Conditioning) advances your skills as a sport practitioner through the application of science to sport.
It draws on a range of disciplines including sport coaching, sport psychology, performance analysis and strength and conditioning.
The programme supports the application of scientific principles to challenge and enhance practice in sport and exercise.
Open Evening 2026
19 November, 5-7pm, Paisley Campus
Join us for our Postgraduate Open Evening to learn about our postgraduate programmes and find out more about studying at 91影视破解版!
JAMIE FOUND HIS PLACE AT UWS– FIND YOURS
Jamie studied on our MSc Sport and Exercise programme at our Lanarkshire Campus.
The main reason I applied to UWSwas that they create industry specialists who don鈥檛 just get degrees, but they鈥檒l go into the field with practical experience as well.鈥�
Jamie found his place at UWS鈥� find yours!
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Our facilities and equipment are cutting edge and second-to-none and it is awonderful environement where we can interact with our students and give them real-world experiences. .
Dr Mia Burleigh, Senior Lecturer, Sport and Exercise
Industry expertise
Many of our academics have international profiles in science, health and sport. They also have experience with professional sports teams and organisations such as NHS Scotland, Scottish Football Association, Scottish Rugby Union and Scottish Cycling.
Our established partnership with Scottish Premiership football club, St Mirren FC, facilitates joint research studies. There are also opportunities for UWSstudents to take part in community coaching.
We also have a new partnership with the Scottish Volleyball Association. This provides our students industry-relevant coaching and development experience.
Practical experience
We offer a range of practical opportunities to help students gain valuable experience working in industry and sporting organisations.
External experts and industry practitioners also deliver regular lectures on key topics, so you can learn first-hand from those at the forefront of their profession.
First-class facilities
Our 拢110million Lanarkshire Campus houses:
- exercise physiology
- extreme environments
- exercise biochemistry
- cardiovascular imaging
- biomechanics laboratories
- a physiotherapy suite
Elements of our Lanarkshire Campus programmes are delivered from the world-class sporting complex, the Emirates Arena. Here, students can get access to the athletics track, the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and strength and conditioning facilities.
Research excellence
Our research covers the full range of sport and exercise sciences helping elite sport performers reach their full potential.
UWShave recently received funding from several professional sports teams, to help them research and understand how to best target training and recovery practices to enable better performance in their youth academy players.
We also have a large focus on sports nutrition assisting athletes on how to best tailor sport nutrition strategies to improve performance in extreme environments.
91影视破解版鈥檚 Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results include an outstanding performance for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism. We rank within the top three Scottish universities in this area, with 71% of research recognised as world-leading or internationally excellent.
How else can we support?
Our friendly team are here to support you with any questions you might need answered. We also have a number of students who can give first-hand experience of what it is like to study at 91影视破解版.
Alternatively you can contact us by email: ask@uws.ac.uk.
