Advanced Exercise Physiology 15 credits
About the course
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.
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Spring 2026
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Advanced Exercise Physiology
Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
VT26 / Umeå / English / Web-based (online)
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Starts19 January 2026
Ends7 June 2026
Number of credits15 credits
Type of studiesWeb-based (online)
Mandatory meetings2
Study pace50%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-34902
Outline for distance courseTwo compulsory (physical) meetings on campus, each meeting can last several days. On-campus meetings may be scheduled on weekends.
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.SelectionAcademic credits
ApplicationOnline applications are now open. Application deadline is 15 October 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
Application and tuition feesAs 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.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 40,025
Total fee: SEK 40,025
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