| Course Name |
Exercise & Health Behaviour Change - Athlone Campus |
| Course Provider |
TUS - Athlone Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
TUS - Technological University of the Shannon |
| Course Code |
115062 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Higher Education Direct Entry |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
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Major |
Technological University of the Shannon |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Athlone |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
How to apply
Applications are made online between 1 February and 1 June. Contact the admissions department in Athlone for details.
*External students can transfer to addon courses provided that their previous qualifications meet our entry requirements. |
| Qualification Letters |
BSc (Hons) |
| Duration |
1 year add-on. |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum Entry Requirements
Level 7 BSc in Exercise and Health Science (AL740) or an equivalent NFQ Level 7 programme. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Course Content |
Expand+What is this course about?
This course is a progression from the Level 7 Exercise and Health Science currently running in the Department of Sport and Health Sciences. The aim of the programme is to develop expertise in the area of physical activity ...
Hide-What is this course about?
This course is a progression from the Level 7 Exercise and Health Science currently running in the Department of Sport and Health Sciences. The aim of the programme is to develop expertise in the area of physical activity and health through the acquisition of knowledge and skills with the goal of producing qualified professionals with a capacity to: 1. Identify and assess populations that at risk of insufficient physical activity during their lifespan; 2. Evaluate and interpret key health indicators impacted by insufficient physical activity; 3. Design and implement effective interventions to increase physical activity and subsequently improve health outcomes.
Why take this course?
As the number of people with diseases associated with physical inactivity and poor nutrition increases, the roles of exercise, physical activity and dietary behaviour in health promotion are gaining more importance. This programme draws upon expertise from psychologists, dieticians, exercise and sport scientists and public health professionals to provide students with the knowledge and skills to improve the general health of various sectors of society using exercise programmes, physical activity and nutrition.
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| Subjects Taught |
What will I study?
Research Project, Biostatistics in Human Health, Clinical Populations 2, Psychology of Motivation and Health Risk Behaviour Change, Interventions for Physical Activity and Health Promotion, Assessment of PA Behaviours, Public Health Nutrition and Behaviour Change, Exercise Consultation for Public Health, Exercise Instruction for Special Populations. |
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Other Information
• QQI FET/FETAC Applicants
• Work placement
• National Vetting Bureau |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+What can I do after the course?
This particular programme aims to produce graduates with the appropriate skillsets to work in the expanding area of exercise is medicine. To date, graduates working in these areas in Ireland are primarily sport scient...
Hide-What can I do after the course?
This particular programme aims to produce graduates with the appropriate skillsets to work in the expanding area of exercise is medicine. To date, graduates working in these areas in Ireland are primarily sport scientists, nutritionists or health promotion graduates. Each of these disciplines brings expertise to the field of exercise is medicine, yet most do not have the breadth of knowledge necessary to combine all required elements of successful interventions, namely a knowledge of physical activity for health, an understanding of the role of nutrition in health and an understanding of psychology of behaviour change.
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| Further Enquiries |
Dr Mairead Cantwell
Programme Co-Ordinator and Lecturer in Exercise and Health Science
Tel: +353 (0)90 6473043
Email: Mairead.Cantwell@tus.ie
Dr Clare McDermott
Programme Co-Ordinator and Lecturer in Physical Activity and Health Science
Email: Clare.McDermott@tus.ie |
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