Clinical Exercise Physiology (Part-time) Northumbria University

Overview

Northumbria University is the leading provider of this Clinical Exercise Physiology Master’s program in the North East and boasts excellent links with key organisations to further support your development and knowledge. Study the science behind cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, musculoskeletal, and metabolic health, learning to design and deliver individualised exercise interventions that improve patients' quality of life. A substantial clinical placement immerses you in real clinical and community settings alongside healthcare professionals, building the practitioner skills employers value.

What can I expect from this course?

Northumbria University’s Clinical Exercise Physiology (Part-time) course will focus on the use of exercise for assessment, prevention, and treatment in a number of diseases and clinical conditions. During this course you will develop an understanding of the physiological factors associated with diseases and the underlying aetiology and pathophysiology of diseases. Our Clinical Exercise Physiology MSc will prepare you to be able to improve a person’s physical status and quality of life through individualised assessment, exercise prescription and behaviour change interventions in the dual context of clinical pathology (acute and chronic) and enhancement of daily living activities. You will also gain insight into how to interpret research and guidelines and understand how to design and conduct research in accordance with good clinical practices.

During this Masters course you will put your skills into practice by working in a clinical or community setting and getting to grips with client/patient interaction. Our physiology lab, teaching lab and bio-mechanics lab will equip you with a full range of skills in physiology, in high demand by employers. The clinics will teach you how to work with patients and make a diagnosis, as well as know which kind of exercise is geared towards which patient demographic.