Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (Online Distance Learning)

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The course will involve online lectures, seminars and tutorials and during a residential week at the end of year 1 you will take part in lab classes. You will also take part in journal clubs, presentations and self-directed learning.

The programme is made up of 60 compulsory credits and 3 x 20 credit options (X, Y and Z) plus a research project (60 credits).

Core Courses EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH IN MEDICINE (20 credits) MEDICAL STATISTICS (10 credits) PHYSIOLOGICAL & EXERCISE TESTING - AEROBIC FITNESS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (10 credits) PHYSIOLOGICAL & EXERCISE TESTING - STRENGTH, POWER AND INTENSITY DOMAINS (10 credits) HUMAN PHYSIOLOGICAL & METABOLIC ASSESSMENT (10 credits)

Optional Courses Choose one X option, one Y option and one Z option:

Option Courses: X EXERCISE IN CLINICAL POPULATIONS The World Class Athlete SPORT AND EXERCISE MEDICINE IN PRACTICE

Option Courses: Y PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH: BIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS SPORTS INJURIES FOR DOCTORS & PHYSIOTHERAPISTS SPORTS INJURIES: SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION

Option courses: Z PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH: PUBLIC HEALTH, POLICY AND BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE ERGOGENIC AIDS FOR EXERCISE PERFORMANCE

MSC SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE & MEDICINE - DISSERTATION

Why study online?

Flexible learning can be done at any time to fit in with other commitments. Speak to us about flexible learning options. Most communication is via discussion boards or Microsoft Teams so you can reply at a time that suits you, fitting in with time zones and work commitments. We record live sessions in case you can’t make it. Your learning can be accessed on your computer, laptop, tablet or phone via the internet. Find out more about the remote resources available at Glasgow Anywhere. We provide software to assist you, such as Office 365. Your MVLS Digital Education Team provides support