MSc Human Performance Optimisation

Buckinghamshire New University

BNU is already successful at developing and delivering flexible and applied programmes, specific to the needs of military and emergency services students. Within BNU we have assembled a team of experts in various fields including physiology, strength and conditioning, psychology, nutrition, sleep science, and human augmentation. This mix of specialisms allows us to offer a flexible blended learning approach in order to enable you to pursue your goals as a student. What will I study? On this course, you will develop an understanding of the concept of HPO and its application within real world settings. Areas of study will include optimising physiological readiness, applied performance psychology, optimising human cognitive capabilities, advanced performance nutrition, sleep science, and contemporary issues in HPO. With an emphasis on using interdisciplinary expertise and experience from a range of backgrounds, our teaching team will aim to improve your knowledge across the areas of applied physiology, psychology, nutrition, and sleep science. Furthermore, they will aim to develop your abilities to interpret, analyze and critically evaluate contemporary HPO research. This programme is predominantly delivered online, with weekly lectures and webinars to explore and discuss concepts relating to HPO. All course materials, resources and reading lists are posted on our virtual learning environment meaning you can work at your own pace across the course of each module. The course also includes a 5-day residential period at the end of the first year to support your learning. This residential period allows you to directly interact with your tutors and peers, solidify your learning, get involved in discussions around topical areas of interest, present your work (and be presented to by other students), and build an invaluable network with other practitioners who work within the field of HPO.