Program Overview

Advanced Exercise Physiology

The course offers a scientifically grounded overview of human physiological adaptations to physical activity and training. Its content focuses on both fundamental and advanced physiological mechanisms related to performance and recovery. Emphasis is placed on cellular signalling pathways, neuromuscular regulation, and cardiovascular and respiratory mechanisms, with environmental factors such as heat and cold, as well as hypoxia and fatigue, woven throughout. Individual factors such as sex and age are considered throughout to provide a broader understanding of physiological variation.

Course Details

• Type: Course, second cycle
• Study pace: Half speed
• Study location: Umeå
• Type of studies: Distance with meetings

About the Course

The course provides an in-depth exploration of human physiological adaptations to physical activity and training, covering both fundamental and advanced physiological mechanisms.

Eligibility

• A bachelor's degree at undergraduate level comprising at least 180 higher education credits or an equivalent foreign degree.
• A minimum of 90 credits in exercise physiology/sports medicine/medicine or physiotherapy or a degree from the Biomedical Laboratory Scientist programme with specialization in clinical physiology, or a degree in sports science of which at least 30 credits are within the areas of sports physiology, sports medicine, or medicine is required.
• In addition, English 6 is required.

Selection

• Academic credits

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 40,025
• Total fee: SEK 40,025

Course Outline

• Starts: 19 January 2026
• Ends: 7 June 2026
• Number of credits: 15 credits
• Type of studies: Web-based (online)
• Mandatory meetings: 2
• Teaching hours: Daytime
• Study location: Umeå
• Language: English
• Application code: UMU-34902

Outline for Distance Course

Two compulsory (physical) meetings on campus, each meeting can last several days. On-campus meetings may be scheduled on weekends.

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