My studies improved and developed my understanding of exercise and its role in health. I found the open lab sessions particularly useful. They provided an opportunity to become competent at the tests and skills that you would normally do only once or twice in a normal lab setting. These lab sessions were further beneficial by giving us the chance to ask questions and gain insight from the lab tutors on hand. With the course being a smaller cohort, it allowed the learning to be tailored and more individualised to adapt to each of our needs. During my dissertation, my supervisor was actively involved in the project and on hand to offer any advice or answer any questions.