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

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    1 year full-time

Course Description

Originally developed at Middlesex University, the first degree in the UK to focus purely on how to prescribe safe and effective physical activity, exercise and sporting participation to those living with the 18 most common chronic diseases in the UK and healthy ageing.

Our online distance education version means you can access the support of our experts, while interacting with others on the course, at a time to suit you.

Entry Requirements

  • Students will require an undergraduate degree in a sport or exercise related field (2.2 or above). Students with undergraduate degrees in non-related areas will be considered subject to relevant industry experience and professional qualifications. Alternatively, prospective students who have substantial experience in the area and/or completed vocational qualifications, will be considered via interview.
  • Alternatively prospective students who have completed a lower equivalent qualification in a relevant subject and have extensive experience in the area will be considered via interview. Students may be invited to an interview if they have 5+ years of experience.
  • Prospective students who fail to meet some of the above criteria may be directed to some preliminary study.

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Module Details

  • Clinical Sciences and Nutrition (30 credits) – Compulsory
  • Exercise Prescription and Management in Special Populations and Healthy Ageing (30 credits) – Compulsory
  • Research Methods (30 credits) – Compulsory
  • Dissertation (60 credits) – Compulsory
  • Work Placement (30 credits) – Compulsory

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