MSc PG Dip PG Cert Clinical Exercise Physiology

With ever-increasing numbers of patients being referred for exercise-screening and prescription – especially those diagnosed with chronic conditions such as coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome – correct determination of exercise tolerance and the prescription is an essential component of their wellbeing and return to normal lifestyles.

There is currently a significant shortfall in the number of qualified cardiac physiologists, with patients in some areas on long waiting lists, meaning these skills are in high demand.

This programme focuses on using ‘exercise as medicine’, to treat and manage conditions as well as to rehabilitate patients recovering from illness.

You will:

• Develop an understanding of advanced levels of clinical physiology and aetiology of disease states
• Learn how to support your clients and patients to live healthier lifestyles, enabling them to self-manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, as well as recovering from illnesses such as cancer
• Gain experience using state-of-the-art equipment in our Human Performance Laboratory