Exercise and Physical Activity for Special Populations and Healthy Ageing MSc (Distance Education)

This programme is designed for sports scientists and health and fitness practitioners to gain the expertise and qualifications needed to prescribe exercise and dietary regimes for 18 common special populations in the UK. It covers a broad spectrum of health conditions and ageing, providing a comprehensive approach to exercise prescription and nutrition.

Key Focus Areas:

• Exercise Prescription for Special Populations: Develop tailored exercise regimes for conditions such as eating disorders, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, arthritis, osteoporosis, and more.
• Diet and Healthy Ageing: Learn to prescribe healthy diets and understand the principles of nutrition and healthy ageing.
• Psychological Models: Apply psychological models like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to enhance motivation and adherence.
• Epidemiology and Lifestyle Factors: Explore the impact of lifestyle factors on special population conditions and study epidemiology related to these factors.

Modules:

1. Pathology of Chronic Diseases: Understand the disease mechanisms and their impact on exercise prescription.
2. Nutrition: Study the principles of nutrition and its role in managing health conditions.
3. Best Practice in Exercise Prescription: Learn and apply best practices in designing exercise programmes.
4. Research Methods: Acquire skills in research methodology to investigate relevant topics.
5. Research Project: Conduct a research project on a topic of personal interest, integrating your knowledge and skills.

This course equips you with the skills to effectively prescribe exercise and diet tailored to various health conditions and populations, preparing you for advanced roles in the field.

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