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.
Two compulsory (physical) meetings on campus, each meeting can last several days. On-campus meetings may be scheduled on weekends.
Required Knowledge
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.
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-34902
Application
The online application opens 15 September 2025 at 09:00 CET.
Application deadline is
15 October 2025. How to apply
Application and tuition fees
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
