An M.Sc. in Sports Biomechanics, which normally takes 1-2 years to complete, studies movement, mechanics, and their impact on athletic performance. The core courses include Biomechanics of Human Movement, Kinematics and Kinetics, Muscle Function and Injury Prevention, Sports Equipment Design, Movement Analysis, and Applied Biomechanics. Students acquire hands-on experience with motion capture, force plates, and other technologies for analyzing athletic performance. Graduates of the program are prepared to work with athletes, sports teams, rehabilitation institutes, and research institutions. Sports scientists, biomechanists, injury prevention specialists, and strength and conditioning coaches are all viable career paths. A thesis or research project is generally required.
