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MSc (Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation), MSc

University of Galway, Ireland

University of Galway

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About MSc (Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation), MSc - at University of Galway

The MSc in Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation (a blended learning programme: mode of study is taught and online) will provide knowledge and skill sets required for exercise prescription in a clinical setting. Physical interventions consisting of personalised exercise is a crucial component of rehabilitation programs for people recovering from chronic disorders and musculoskeletal injury. These interventions when tailored to the individuals' current physical fitness can help to reduce the symptoms of disease and improve their physical function and quality of life. Such physical interventions also help to reduce the risks of developing further comorbidities. This course will help qualified physiotherapists obtain specific skills in applying exercise physiology interventions in a clinical setting for rehabilitation of patients and obtain the compulsory CPD credits required for their professional development and progression.

About this programme

This course is designed to provide qualified physiotherapists advanced knowledge and training in the development and application of exercise interventions in the rehabilitation of various chronic diseases.

Students will develop an advanced knowledge of exercise physiology including in-depth understanding of physiological processes that occur during exercise. Students will understand how these changes are beneficial to improving health and fitness. Students will have a clear understanding of the methods of evaluation that can be used to assess these changes, to evaluate the fitness level and to plan and prescribe an exercise program that will be beneficial to the individual as a therapeutic intervention in certain chronic disease settings.

This unique course will enable students to-

Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System.

Other contributing lecturers (University of Galway):

Clinical Guest Lecturers from UHG, Physiotherapy and CROI

Discipline of Physiology Exercise Laboratory and Teaching Facility

Students will attend lectures and laboratory sessions in the state-of-the-art teaching facility equipped with modern audiovisual and laboratory equipment in the Human Biology Building, School of Medicine, University of Galway.

Physiology Teaching Labs, Discipline of Physiology, HBB Building, University of Galway.
Physiology Exercise Suite, Discipline of Physiology, HBB Building, University of Galway.
Physiotherapy Units UHG and Merlin Park Hospital.

Entry requirements for this course

Contact University of Galway to find course entry requirements.

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