Postgraduate taught 

Sport & Exercise Science & Medicine MSc

Exercise Prescription MED5340

  • Academic Session: 2024-25
  • School: School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 1
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No

Short Description

Students will learn about the prevalence and aetiology a number of chronic diseases and conditions that are common in modern society. They will explore the role of physical activity and exercise in the prevention and management of these conditions and design appropriate exercise prescriptions taking into account the specific contraindications for the conditions.  

Timetable

This course is made up of lectures and practical classes in semester 1. 

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

50% Portfolio of clinical conditions (2000 words) ILOs 1,2,3,4

50% Clinical Presentation (10-15 minutes) ILOs 2,4

Course Aims

The course aims to provide students with a critical understanding of the prevalence and aetiology a number of chronic diseases and conditions that are common in modern society. This will include an exploration of the burden of disease both in the UK and globally and the environmental, societal, genetic and behavioural causes that lead to them.  They will critically understand the role of physical activity and exercise in the prevention and management of these conditions, the evidence-base behind this and apply these to design appropriate exercise prescriptions taking into account the specific contraindications for the conditions.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the prevalence and aetiology a number of chronic diseases and conditions

2. Critically evaluate the role of physical activity and exercise to prevent and manage a number of chronic diseases and conditions

3. Critically evaluate the evidence base on the role of physical activity and exercise in the prevention and management of a number of chronic diseases and conditions

4. Develop appropriate, evidence based exercise prescriptions for clinical populations

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.