Physical Activity for Health PgCert (ICL), PgCert
University of Edinburgh
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Programme descriptionInsufficient physical inactivity is a leading risk factor for death worldwide. The levels of inactivity evident across the world, in both adults and adolescents, make physical inactivity a pandemic and a global public health issue.The MSc Physical Activity for Health is designed to provide postgraduate level, academic training for both recent graduates from a range of disciplines (including sport and exercise sciences, health sciences, psychology, epidemiology, and ...Read more

Programme description

Insufficient physical inactivity is a leading risk factor for death worldwide. The levels of inactivity evident across the world, in both adults and adolescents, make physical inactivity a pandemic and a global public health issue.

The MSc Physical Activity for Health is designed to provide postgraduate level, academic training for both recent graduates from a range of disciplines (including sport and exercise sciences, health sciences, psychology, epidemiology, and physiology) and the existing national and international workforce in the area of physical activity and public health. The MSc is the only dedicated postgraduate programme in this area in Scotland, and is delivered by members of the internationally renowned Physical Activity for Health Research Centre.

The MSc Physical Activity for Health will equip you with the critical knowledge of, and the ability to critique, the current research evidence relating to the role of physical activity in improving and maintaining health. The degree will also provide you with specialist measurement and research skills to investigate issues in the field, and a broad range of transferable intellectual and study skills designed to foster your development as an independent learner.

Career opportunities

There has been an increasing interest in the area of Physical Activity for Health. The skills you will develop in this programme will enhance your opportunities for employment in careers in many areas related to physical activity.

Recent graduates have taken up roles in: Physical Activity and Sports Development; Health Promotion (for example, within workplaces and local authorities)

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What students say
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Christopher
31 Mar 22

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SR
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04 Apr 14

Great job perpect, great curse. Applied Sport science, is very interesting, however lectures sometimes are bad. Great place to study, edinburgh has it all...Read more

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Entry requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as sport and exercise science, physical education, health sciences, psychology or physiology.

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£4,335 per year

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£9,600 per year

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£9,600 per year

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31 Mar 22
Applied Sport Science BSc (Hons)
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04 Apr 14
Applied Sport Science BSc (Hons)
Great job perpect, great curse. Applied Sport science, is very interesting, however lectures sometimes are bad. Great place to study, edinburgh has it all....
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