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This course is taught at Penrhyn Road and St George's, University of London

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Exercise for Health MSc

Facts about Exercise for Health

Qualification MSc
Duration Full time: 1 year
Part time: up to six years
Attendance Full time: two days per week (currently Tuesdays at St George's, University of London and Fridays at Penrhyn Road, Kingston University)
Assessment Exams, presentations, dissertation and essays
Course structure

Choose Kingston's Exercise for Health MSc

Increases in chronic diseases and obesity are placing an enormous strain on resources. This masters programme is designed to address this issue - not just to 'patch up' the problem, but to help change social perceptions and action policy in addition to addressing the underlying theme of prevention.

What will you study?

Suitable for any professional with an interest in exercise, the course incorporates social marketing and policy issues in a multidisciplinary and holistic fashion. There is a strong emphasis on exercise physiology and psychology.

By its nature the MSc Exercise for Health is a forerunner in its field, bridging the gap between sports science elite and the general population in a holistic fashion. It will equip you with the tools to become proactive in change and actively part of a healthy future.

The course is a collaboration between the Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences and the Faculty of Science so you benefit from the teaching expertise and facilities of both.

Many of our staff in the Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences are research active, often in partnership with NHS Trusts. This ensures they are in touch with the latest thinking and bring best practice to your studies.
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Course structure

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules. They are all available as stand-alone modules. 

Core modules

  • Critical Thinking for Exercise for Health
  • Life Stages in Exercise for Health - The Early Years
  • Life Stages in Exercise for Health - The Later Years
  • Managing Fatigue - Implications for Exercise
  • Psychology for Exercise
  • Research Methods

Option modules

  • Obesity and Diabetes
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Faculty of Health and Social Care SciencesThis course is taught jointly by the Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences and the Faculty of Science.

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