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This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

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.

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.

This degree can open up career pathways such as employment with health and fitness centres/GP exercise referral schemes, as physical activity co-ordinator/administrators (within the LSP/HS or other bodies), as health promotion co-ordinators within large multinational companies based in Ireland, within hospitals/primary care centres as physical activity and health officers, as community wellness course co-ordinators, health promotion consultants/policy officers, as exercise and physical activity co-ordinators for active retirement groups, youth services/clubs groups, special needs groups.

Many students progress to further study in areas such as health promotion, nutrition, psychology and exercise physiology.  Students also successfully progress to doctoral level research undertaking PhDs in TUS and other Universities across Ireland and internationally.