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Physical Activity and Health – (M.Sc.)
Loughborough University
School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
| Application Deadline: | Applications can be made at any time | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,519 - ≈ € 14,629 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Loughborough / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Loughborough University
This programme provides the opportunity to gain greater understanding of the physiological and psychological bases of physical activity and health, and issues in the promotion of physical activity for different populations.
The programme offers study at a high level with emphasis on the research literature and practical applications. It is an excellent basis for further research or practitioners in the field.
Careers and Further Study
Graduate destinations include health promotion organisations, falls prevention work, lecturing in further education, research, and PhD study.
Contents
Compulsory Modules
(all modules are compulsory)
Semester 1
* Research Methodologies and Methods
* Epidemiology of Physical Activity
* Physical Activity and the Environment
* Measurement of Physical Activity & Sedentary Behaviour
Semester 2
* Psychology of Physical Activity and Public Health
* Interventions for Physical Activity Promotion
* Bio-Social Influences on Physical Activity & Health
* Quantitative Research
Summer
* Research Project
Assessment
Examination, coursework and a research paper.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Upper second class honours degree in sports science or other relevant biological science that contains a substantial element of exercise physiology such as applied human physiology or physiotherapy. In exceptional circumstances applicants who fall below this requirement but have appropriate work experience may be considered.
Acceptable English language qualification
* GCSE English Language - Grade C or above
* IELTS band 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
* TOEFL (including the Tests in Written and Spoken Practice) minimum score of 100 (Internet-based test) with specific requirements for sub tests
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
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