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CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Ordinary Bachelor

Exercise and Health Science

TUS Midlands (formerly AIT)
TUS Midlands (formerly AIT)
Course Code
US788
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 Years
Attendence
Full Time
CAO Points 2022
225
Points Change

Course Summary

This course will include contributions from physical activity, nutrition, sports science and behaviour change specialists. Students will learn in small class groups, ensuring greater access to equipment and training and applied experience of knowledge generated. Students will also be transitioned into the requirements of education at third level, and their generic skills will be developed throughout the course to support greater employability.  This course is designed to produce specialists in behaviour change across all aspects of health but most specifically in exercise/physical activity and nutrition.

College Link

College Link > US788 - Exercise and Health Science

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Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

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Entry Requirements

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QQI / FET Links

This course will accept Any QQI Level 5 or 6 Major Award as an entry requirement.

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The Student

Career Interests

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.

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.

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.

Career Progression

Studying Exercise and Health Science will provide students with the appropriate qualifications for many career options, all requiring expertise to help people at an individual, community and population level to make favourable lifestyle changes. This may include working as an exercise rehabilitation specialist, a physical activity/sports promotion or development officer,a physical activity/ health promotion specialist in the HSE, a wellness professional, working with general community groups/organisations as well as with specialist populations, such as youth groups, socially disadvantaged/minority groups, older adults and disability groups.

Graduates will also be eligible to pursue further study at an undergraduate level and can progress to the Level 8 (Add On) in Physical Activity and Health Science in the Department of Sport and Health Sciences.

Further Research

College Link > US788 - Exercise and Health Science

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

Qualifax
Qualifax Course Page

Qualifax is the National Learners Database. (Note: Link not always available)

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