Course Summary
The MSc in Applied Exercise for Health provides learners with the theory and evidence-based practice of applied exercise leadership and lifestyle/behaviour intervention skills, in particular, for people with chronic illnesses or disability, in group or individual client contexts.
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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.
Entry Requirements
- Hold an NFQ level 8 (honours degree) 2.2 or higher in physical education, health and leisure, sports science, physiotherapy or related fields;
- Be eligible for registration on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) in Ireland for the following awards *:
Fitness Instructor;
Group Fitness;
Personal Trainer.
- Applicants must complete a Garda vetting process through IT Tralee;
- Sufficient conversational and written English language skills - an IELTS requirement of 6.5.
*Contact Eimear Foley ([email protected]) for further information regarding fitness qualifications.
Application Details
Apply to Admissions Office Kerry Campus.
Admissions Office
Munster Technological University
North Campus
Tralee
Co. Kerry
V92 HD4V
E: [email protected]
Fees
Admissions Office
Munster Technological University
North Campus
Tralee
Co. Kerry
V92 HD4V
E: [email protected]
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.
Career Progression
Doctoral or PhD study.
Duration
Course Delivery
It is intended to deliver this Master of Science (taught mode) programme as a full-time programme over two days per week for two semesters and with occasional group seminars/workshops. The third semester is entirely taken up with a major research project. Where sufficient applicants wish to pursue the programme in part-time mode, then learners may take half of the modules each semester (equating to approximately one day per week for four semesters) and then undertake the research project after all taught modules have been completed.
This programme will be delivered using a blended method, which is a combination of self-instructional learning materials, online lectures, traditional face-to-face lectures and workshops, online discussions and assignments. The first semester (January-May) is predominately delivered online with 2-3 intensive onsite blocks. The second semester (September – December) will include more regular onsite days to facilitate client work (Mondays) in addition to online classes (Tuesdays).