Meet your Programme Director

By studying on this programme, you will gain a thorough understanding of the physiological, nutritional and metabolic demands of exercise and training, as well as their implications for participation in sport and for the maintenance of good health.

Teaching is delivered by research-active academics, like Stephen, who are driving forward understanding of the skills and techniques required to excel within the sector.

Stephen’s research focuses on exercise and nutritional interventions to improve nitric oxide and redox biomarkers, cardiovascular health, oxidative metabolism and exercise performance.

Optimising exercise performance

"As a passionate and active researcher in the field of sport and exercise nutrition, I am fascinated about the use of supplements and novel technologies to enhance exercise performance.

"My research interests broadly relate to the application of nutrition in the performance, recovery or health of an athlete. Findings from my research are at the heart of the Sport and Exercise Nutrition module that I deliver.

"My research into dietary nitrate supplementation looks at whether this nutritional addition can enhance performance and speed muscle deoxyhaemoglobin kinetics during an athlete's end-sprint after prolonged moderate-intensity exercise. This enables me to provide insight into how research can inform best practice for specific athletes.

"As my research is predominantly lab based, students can be confident that they are learning their Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from an expert in the field.

"This programme will equip you for future careers in research, PhD studies, applied sports physiology/nutrition, exercise physiology and sport nutrition support, and teaching in higher education."

Impact of research on your learning

"The opportunity to benefit from world-leading research alongside excellent facilities makes this programme so exciting. Most importantly, you will be learning and gaining insights from the cutting-edge research of our international academic staff throughout your time at the University.

"We hope our programme will give you the knowledge and inspiration you need to succeed."

MSc in Physiology and Nutrition of Sport and Exercise

Programme Leader Dr Stephen Bailey provides a brief overview covering learning outcomes and opportunities, teaching expertise and graduate careers.

If you have any questions about your offer or your course, please get in touch with us.