MSc Physical Activity and Population Health - University of Ulster

The programme is offered in full-time and part-time modes
as well as including a PgDip Exit Award.
MSc Physical Activity
and Population Health
FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT THE COURSE DIRECTOR:
Dr Conor McClean
Ulster Sports Academy
University of Ulster
Jordanstown campus
Shore Road
Newtownabbey
BT37 0QB
Tel: +44 (0)28 9036 8435
Email: cm.mcclean@ulster.ac.uk
www.science.ulster.ac.uk/sports
This leaflet is prepared in advance of the academic year to which it relates. The University of Ulster offers the information contained in it as a guide only. While we make every effort to check the accuracy
of the factual content at the time of drafting, some changes will inevitably have occurred in the interval between publication and commencement of the relevant academic year. We reserve the right to make
changes to programmes when such action is reasonably considered to be necessary in the context of our wider purpose.
Jordanstown campus
Full-time and Part-time
© University of Ulster, February 2012

THE PROGRAMME
Physical activity, not often taught in traditional postgraduate programmes
associated with health promotion, is now recognised as an essential component
for understanding population health. Physical inactivity is a major public health
concern in developed countries and is associated with the epidemic increases
in preventable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity,
osteoporosis and some cancers. As well as providing grounding in popular aspects
of health promotion, this programme provides students with an expert overview of
all aspects of physical activity promotion in order to enhance the health of modern
society. For careers in physical activity research or promotion, this postgraduate
course is a must.
DURATION AND MODE OF ATTENDANCE
The course is offered in full-time (1 year) and part-time (3 years) modes at the
Jordanstown campus and is multidisciplinary in nature focusing on physical activity
and disease prevention; nutrition for health and disease prevention; health and
its promotion; epidemiology for population health; research methods for physical
activity as well as completion of a research project.
Teaching and learning methods vary from workshops to formal lectures, to seminars
and small group discussions. One module is partially taught on-line, therefore basic
computer skills are required. All assessment is by coursework only with the majority
of assignments designed to be responsive to the professional needs of the student.
ENTRY CONDITIONS
Applicants must possess:
- A second class honours degree (or higher) in a related subject area from a
recognised university or;
- An equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate
Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma, or an
approved alternative qualification.
All applicants should possess competence in written and spoken English by having
GCSE English (grade C) or equivalent.
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL): In exceptional circumstances,
where an individual has substantial and significant
experiential learning, a portfolio of written
evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate
qualities (including subject-specific outcomes,
as determined by the Course Committee) may
be considered as an alternative entrance route.
Evidence used to demonstrate graduate qualities
may not be used for exemption against modules
within the programme.