Exercise Pysiology and its Application in Therapy (MSc) (1EPT1)
Graduates of this course will also be eligible for accreditation and registration offered by REPs Ireland and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
This unique course will enable students to:-
- Develop knowledge of exercise physiology and evaluation of fitness.
- Learn to plan and provide an exercise programme to healthy clients and as therapy in certain clinical settings.
- Obtain professional recognition from REPs Ireland/ACSM.
- Pursue a career as an exercise specialist/therapist.
Subjects in this course are:-
Year 1 (90 Credits)
- Required ET1500: Introduction to Exercise Physiology
- Required ET1501: Integrated Physiological Responses to Exercise
- Required ET1502: Metabolism and Nutrition in Exercise, Endocrinology and Toxicology
- Required ET1506: Research Project and Dissertation
- Required ET1505: Laboratory Methods in Exercise Physiology
- Required ET1503: Physiologic Evaluation of Exercise and Fitness
- Required ET1504: Exercise in Population Health and Exercise as Therapy
- Optional RPL010: Recognised Prior Learning
- Optional RPL005: Recognised Prior Learning
- Optional BME505: Introduction to Biomechanics
- Optional MA324: Introduction to Bioinformatics (Honours)
- Optional ET1507: Personal Training and Gym Instruction
Overview
INSTITUTION
MODE OF STUDY
Full-time
Part-time
EDUCATION LEVEL
Postgraduate
CATEGORY
Other Postgraduate Programmes
Intakes and Duration
September
1 Year
Fees
Total Fees
€17,440
Entry Requirements
An Honours degree from a recognised institution Minimum of Second Class Honours (Second Division)/2.5/4 CGPA Second Class Honours (First Division)/3/4 CGPA 1st Class Honours/3.5/4 CGPA
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Students must have completed BSc (NFQ Level 8) in Physiology, Biomedical Science, Un-denominated Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Exercise Science, Nursing and Health Science, Physiotherapy, Podiatry or any other relevant biology or medical science area with at least a 2nd class. (Students who have received a BSc Honors qualification or equivalent will be given preference in the shortlisting process.) Adult learners seeking additional qualifications are also welcome. Work experience in the relevant area will be an advantage.
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For applicants where English is a second language, we will adhere to NUIG guidelines of requiring IELTS scores of 6.5, TOEFL scores of 88 and/or Pearson PTE scores of 61 with no less than 6.5 in any component.
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Subjects
Healthcare & Medicine
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