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(MSc) Exercise Physiology and its Application in Therapy
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
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Masters in Exercise Physiology - Student Testimonials
Mark O' Donovan, World Rowing Champion. MSc in Exercise Physiology
Course Overview
Graduates of this course will also be eligible for accreditation and registration offered by REPs Ireland and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
This unique course will enable students to:
exercise physiology
andevaluation of fitness
.exercise programme
to healthy clients and astherapy
in certain clinical settings.professional recognition
from REPs Ireland/ACSM.exercise specialist/therapist
.In this course, students will develop an advanced knowledge of exercise physiology including a full understanding of physiological processes and changes that occur during different types of exercise. Students will understand how these changes are beneficial to general health and fitness. Students will have a clear understanding of exercise testing and prescription in health and in certain chronic disease settings. Topics featured in the lecture series include nerve-muscle physiology, cardiorespiratory physiology, kinesiology, integrated physiological responses to exercise and methods of evaluation, metabolism and nutrition in exercise, scientific principles of exercise prescription, methods of physiological assessment during exercise in healthy and clinical populations. Students will gain hands on experience in conducting exercise tests and physiological assessment of fitness. Semester 1–2 will be taught through lectures.
Blended learning:
All modules (1–6) will also be available online via podcasts and will be delivered via the medium of blackboard collaborate ultra virtual classrooms. (This will ensure that international students need to travel to University of Galway only for four months Mid May-August. They can then be accommodated in the empty student houses in the Corrib Village at a reduced cost.) Online students will engage with pre-recorded lectures on blackboard weekly. To support engagement, discussion and interraction, these lectures will be followed by a online meeting with the course director via ultracollaborate.All students will engage with continuous assessments. Students will be assessed during each semester by continuous assessments and end of semester exams. In module 7 in semester 2, students will attend a three week long hands-on training workshop to gain practical experience in exercise testing and physiological methods of evaluating performance and exercise prescription and application of their knowledge. Students will also attend a two-day workshop on professionalism and learn about the roles and responsibilities of an exercise specialist.
On successful completion of Semester 1—2 students will be eligible for a
Postgraduate Diploma (as an exit route).
Accreditation opportunities
Students will also be eligible for accreditation and registration offered by REPs Ireland and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
In Semester 3, students will complete a research project on a related topic under the supervision of a member of faculty. At the beginning of Semester 3, students will attend a research methods workshop in which they will learn the basic principles of conducting scientific research, data collection, data management and analysis and presentation of scientific data. Students will be made aware of bioethical issues involved in research. At the end of the workshop, the students will prepare and present a plan for their proposed research project. Ethical approval will be obtained in advance from the College of Medicine Research Ethics Committee for each project offered. The students will have 8 weeks to complete their project. During this time they will interact closely with their supervisor. They will also be in contact with the course director for help and guidance whenever necessary. The students will submit a dissertation or thesis report of their project, which will be presented to staff followed by an interview. Student will receive a
Masters degree
on successful completion of all three semesters and successful defense of their project dissertation.
Conference
At the end of Semester 3 there will be a one-day
conference
organised by the course director where students will have an opportunity to showcase their work.
Students will also be eligible for accreditation and registration offered by REPs Ireland and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
Why Choose This Course...
In this course, students will develop an advanced knowledge of exercise physiology including a full and in-depth understanding of physiological processes and changes that occur during routine exercise and during training. Students will understand how these changes are beneficial to general health and fitness. Students will have a clear understanding of the methods of evaluation that can be used to assess these changes, to evaluate the fitness level and to plan and prescribe an exercise program that will be beneficial to the individual's health.
This unique course will enable students to:
- Develop knowledge of EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY and EVALUATION OF FITNESS
- Learn to prescribe an EXERCISE PROGRAM to healthy clients and as THERAPY in certain CLINICAL settings
- Obtain PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION from REPs Ireland/ACSM
- Pursue a career as an EXERCISE SPECIALIST/THERAPIST
Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System.
Who Teaches this Course
Discipline of Physiology Exercise Laboratory and Teaching Facility
Students will attend lectures and laboratory sessions in the state-of-the-art teaching facility equipped with modern audiovisual and laboratory equipment in the Human Biology Building, School of Medicine, University of Galway.
1. Physiology Teaching Labs, Discipline of Physiology, HBB Building, University of Galway
2. Physiology Exercise Suite, Discipline of Physiology, HBB Building, University of Galway
3. Human Performance and Locomotion Laboratory, Discipline of Engineering, University of Galway
Dr Ananya Gupta Ph.D
Lecturer Above the Bar
Human Biology Building
NUI Galway
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Dr Brendan Higgins B.Sc, Ph.D View Profile
PROF GARRY DUFFY BSc (Hons) View Profile
Dr Nicole Burns BA,MSc,PhD
Lecturer
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Dr Micheál Newell BA, HDip, MSc., PhD View Profile
Professor Antony Wheatley BSc (Hons), PhD, Habil View Profile
Dr Brian McDonagh BSc., MSc., PhD View Profile
Dr. Louise Horrigan BSC, MSC, PHD
Lecturer Above The Bar
Dept. of Physiology
NUI, Galway
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Dr Karen Doyle B.Sc., Ph.D.
Professor
Dept. of Physiology
Human Biology Building
NUI Galway
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Dr Michelle Roche BSc., MSc., PhD.
Senior Lecturer
Physiology
Rm2010 Human Biology Building
University of Galway
University Road
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