Course Summary
Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)
Exercise Sciences (Common Entry) is an exciting new four year degree path for those wishing to pursue a programme of study in the area of exercise science but who also wish to graduate in a specialist field. It is for students interested in Exercise Science as a broad career, but who are unsure about their specific areas of interest or career plan.
Successful completion of the first two years of the common entry programme in Exercise Science is required in order to progress onto one of the specialist Level 8 exit award pathways.
Course Details
What will you study?
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Fitness and Movement Sport & Exercise Biomechanics 1
Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology Introduction to Exercise Psychology
Promoting Physical Activity Biochemistry & Cell Physiology
Research & Learning Strength & Conditioning
Human Physiology Data & Measurement
Introduction to Sport Psychology Physical Activity Interventions Teaching for the Exercise Professional Exercise Physiology
Business for the Exercise Professional Research Methods & Statistics
Nutrition: energy and macronutrients Nutrition: vitamins & minerals
Motivational Interviewing Group Fitness Instruction
Tests and Measurement in Sport Sport & Exercise Programming
Sport Psychology & Skill Acquisition Positive Psychology
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
