Course Summary
Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)
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.
Course Details
What will you study?
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physical Activity Health Policy Evidence Based Learning Nutrition Across Lifespan Sport Exercise Science Promotion Sports Biochemistry
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.
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.
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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.
