Compulsory study areas span physical activity, health and medicine, exercise testing and prescription, and interventions. For more information about part-time study patterns, please contact the School/Department.
Compulsory modules
Practical Research Methods (15 credits)
This module aims to introduce students to the application of epidemiological methods to real-world public health issues, with a focus on physical activity, nutrition and lifestyle-related conditions. Students will develop skills in formulating research questions, research design, data collection and analysis using quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods approaches.
Professional Practice in Clinical Exercise Physiology (30 credits)
The aims of this module are to:
- Prepare students for practising and future pursuit of a professional qualification in the field of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Provide students with the knowledge, skills and opportunities related to the practice of applied Clinical Exercise Physiology.
Pathophysiology and Clinical Management (30 credits)
The aims of this module are to:
- To review the anatomy & physiology of apparently healthy individuals.
- Recognise and critically discuss the risk factors and pathogenesis of disease and long term conditions.
- Recognise and critically discuss direct & indirect impacts of diseases/conditions on health / physical function / quality of life / longevity.
- Explain the importance, value and processes involved in various diagnostic procedures, clinical management, and patient pathways.
- Identify and explain the indications for and contraindications to exercise, pharmaceuticals, and diet/nutrition.
- Identify and explain the impact of pathophysiology (and therapy) on acute and chronic exercise response.
Exercise Testing and Prescription (30 credits)
The aims of this module are for students to develop knowledge and competency in a wide range of behavioural and physiological phenotype measurements including physical activity, sedentary behaviour, health, and fitness and to prepare students to undertake laboratory-based research/enterprise in exercise medicine.
Clinical Competencies in Clinical exercise Physiology (0 credits)
The aim of this module is to provide an auditing account for the clinical competencies associated with the Clinical Exercise Physiology MSc.
Compulsory modules
Behavioural Medicine (15 credits)
The aim of this module is for students to develop knowledge on the interdisciplinary nature of behavioural medicine and its impact on health - encompassing the development and integration of behavioural, psychosocial, and biomedical science knowledge and techniques relevant to non-communicable chronic diseases.
Professional Practice in Clinical Exercise Physiology (30 credits)
The aims of this module are to:
- Prepare students for practising and future pursuit of a professional qualification in the field of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Provide students with the knowledge, skills and opportunities related to the practice of applied Clinical Exercise Physiology.
Pathophysiology and Clinical Management (30 credits)
The aims of this module is to:
- Review the anatomy & physiology of apparently healthy individuals.
- Recognise and critically discuss the risk factors and pathogenesis of disease and long term conditions.
- Recognise and critically discuss direct & indirect impacts of diseases/conditions on health / physical function / quality of life / longevity.
- Explain the importance, value and processes involved in various diagnostic procedures, clinical management, and patient pathways.
- Identify and explain the indications for and contraindications to exercise, pharmaceuticals, and diet/nutrition.
- Identify and explain the impact of pathophysiology (and therapy) on acute and chronic exercise response.
Exercise Testing and Prescription (30 credits)
The aims of this module are for students to develop knowledge and competency in a wide range of behavioural and physiological phenotype measurements including physical activity, sedentary behaviour, health, and fitness and to prepare students to undertake laboratory-based research/enterprise in exercise medicine.
Project (Clinical Exercise Physiology) (60 credits)
The aim of this module is for students to design, conduct and report on an original research study of an aspect of their MSc programme.
Clinical Competencies in Clinical exercise Physiology (0 credits)
The aim of this module is to provide an auditing account for the clinical competencies associated with the Clinical Exercise Physiology MSc.
Compulsory modules
Project (Clinical Exercise Physiology) (60 credits)
The aim of this module is for students to design, conduct and report on an original research study of an aspect of their MSc programme.
Clinical Competencies in Clinical exercise Physiology (0 credits)
The aim of this module is to provide an auditing account for the clinical competencies associated with the Clinical Exercise Physiology MSc.