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ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
The master’s programme is associated
with the research group in Exercise and
Extreme Environments at the Faculty
of Medicine. This group searches for
the mechanisms behind limitations
for the supply and demand of oxygen
transport, as well as the muscular
and neural limitations for strength and
coordination. A main goal is to identify
exercise-training responses, prescribe
effective strength- and endurance
training programmes, and to study their
effects on top sports performance.
Furthermore, the epidemic of cardio-
vascular and other lifestyle-related
diseases, which is an impending threat
to public health and economy, calls
for effective, affordable treatment and
prevention strategies. The search for an
adequate treatment for these diseases
is a major challenge, and even though
medical treatment has been improved
substantially, the mortality rate is high.
There is a need for a better understand-
ing of the underlying mechanisms for
such diseases, as well as the benefi-
cial effects of physical activity on the
organism. Physical activity is advocated
as an important part of rehabilitation
programmes for these patient groups.
Understanding the mechanisms
of training-induced (strength and
endurance) amelioration of cardio-
vascular performance will help identify
targets for treatment and prevention of
cardiovascular disease.
CAREER PROSPECTS
After the MSc some graduates will
continue on to the PhD level. Candi-
dates with a background in the health
professions can seek leading professio-
nal positions. Students with a university
degree frequently go to teaching posi-
tions at college level both in the health
sciences and teacher training, but also
to gymnasiums, recreational clinics,
coaching positions and the health and
training industry.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should hold a BSc/BA
degree (or 3-year equivalent) preferably
within biochemistry, biology, exercise
physiology, nursing, occupational
therapy, physiotherapy, sport sciences,
or similar fields. Some previous know-
ledge of human biology is required.
THE STUDY IS SUITED FOR
The MSc is designed for students that
are curious, independent and has an
interest in human biological function
and an active approach to health. Also
students that have an interest for
international top level sports will find a
challenging and highly representative
working environment. The contact with
top sports as well as university hospital
cooperation creates a challenging
environment for use of knowledge and
competence within human physiology
and training interventions.
ADVANTAGES
Since the MSc is an international
programme, you will meet fellow stud-
ents from other ethnical backgrounds,
and a chance to get to know other
aspects of society than the Norwegian.
The MSc also provides an opportunity to
develop knowledge of the research field
in the English language.
EXAMPLES OF SPECIALIZATIONS
The standard of research and thesis
projects is very high, and articles based
on master’s theses are often published
in international peer-reviewed journals.
The topics of the master’s theses have
included mechanisms behind exercise-
induced improvement in central and
peripheral circulation in individuals,
ranging from top athletes to different
patient groups (e.g. COPD, myocardial
infarction, intermittent claudication).
Do you wonder how physical
activity and exercise training
influence the heart, arteries,
skeletal muscles and other
organs in our bodies? Do you
want to use a wide range of
methods to investigate
exercise-induced mechan-
isms in different organs, or
what is wrong when cardio-
vascular disease occurs? If
so, the MSc in Exercise
Physiology and Sport Scienc-
es is the right choice for you.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EXERCISE
PHYSIOLOGY AND SPORTS SCIENCES
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 15
ADDRESS: NTNU, Faculty of Medicine,
NO-7489 Trondheim, Norway
PHONE: +47 73 55 04 00
E-MAIL: studie
@
medisin.ntnu.no
URL: www.ntnu.edu/studies/msport/
STUDY ADVISORS:
ingrid.o.dahl
@
ntnu.no
inger.l.skogen
@
ntnu.no
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION
DEADLINE: see page 1.
Photo: NTNU
Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and Sports Sciences