Program Overview

Physical Activity Management in Diabetes Care

This course is designed for health professionals working with people living with diabetes, providing an opportunity to extend their knowledge and practice in promoting and including suitable physical activity advice and engagement that is person-centered and culturally appropriate.

Course Overview

The course focuses on the importance of regular exercise in managing diabetes, including the challenges of managing different forms of physical activity for individuals with type 1 diabetes. It also explores the role of physical activity and nutritional advice in preventing and controlling type 2 diabetes.

What's Covered in This Course?

• Type 1 diabetes management
• Regular exercise and its benefits for individuals with diabetes
• Barriers to exercise for people with type 1 diabetes
• Physical activity and nutritional advice for type 2 diabetes prevention and control
• Aerobic, resistance, and combined exercise programs for diabetes management

Why Choose This Course?

• Delivered as a standalone module or part of the MSc in Advancing Diabetes Care pathway
• Aligns with post-graduate philosophy, designed to be flexible and practice-led
• Opportunities to develop skills of enquiry, reflection, and problem-solving
• Completely online study option
• Regular feedback and feedforward aimed at developing academic skills

Course Details

• Level: CPD
• Study Mode: Short Course
• Award: Module
• Start Date: April 2025
• Fees: Ł820 per 20 credit module (subject to change)
• Subjects: Nursing and Midwifery, Health Professions
• Location: Online Learning

Fees & How to Apply

UK Students

• Annual and modular tuition fees applicable to the first year of study
• University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years
• Mode: Short Course
• Duration: 100 hours
• Fees: Ł820 per 20 credit module
• Apply online

International Students

• Same as UK students, with an additional requirement of an IETS Score of 6.0 in all fields for international students

Entry Requirements

• Current professional registration from the country of practice
• International students must obtain an IETS Score of 6.0 in all fields

Course in Depth

Course Overview

• Delivered online with filmed video vignettes, case studies, student-led work areas, evidence resources, webinars, and guided study approaches
• Regular access to module leaders and teaching teams

Indicative Content

• Develop leadership skills in physical activity management
• Referral and planning of appropriate person-centered physical activity programs for people with diabetes
• Risk associated with physical activity management for people living with diabetes
• Diet and medication management associated with physical activity
• Working in partnership with service users, carers, and other healthcare team members

Employability

• Career pathways include higher-level specialist practice, career progression in diabetes care, research development, publication opportunities, and management of developing service opportunities

Assessment

• Written assignment

Facilities & Staff

• Delivered through an online learning resource with online study materials and links to other resources
• Regular contact with module tutors by email or telephone
• Optional periodic seminar talks to meet the course team and fellow students

Our Staff

Martha Stewart

• Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead - MSc Advancing Diabetes Care
• Background in nursing and education

Tahira Bashir

• Senior Lecturer and Deputy Programme Lead - MSc Advancing Diabetes Care
• Expertise in diabetes, weight management, BAME Health, and education

Further Study

• This module can be taken as part of the MSc in Advancing Diabetes Care.