Physical Activity for Health MSc
Course Overview - Physical Activity for Health MSc
Physical inactivity has reached pandemic proportions, claiming millions of lives worldwide and representing one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. The alarming levels of inactivity across all age groups demand immediate action, and experts who can lead the change.
Our MSc Physical Activity for Health addresses one of the worlds most urgent health crises. As physical inactivity continues to rise globally among both adults and adolescents, we need skilled professionals who can:
- design evidence-based interventions that get people moving<...
Physical inactivity has reached pandemic proportions, claiming millions of lives worldwide and representing one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. The alarming levels of inactivity across all age groups demand immediate action, and experts who can lead the change.<br/><br/>Our MSc Physical Activity for Health addresses one of the worlds most urgent health crises. As physical inactivity continues to rise globally among both adults and adolescents, we need skilled professionals who can:<br/><br/><br/>- design evidence-based interventions that get people moving<br/><br/><br/>- understand the complex relationships between physical activity, health and society<br/><br/><br/>- translate cutting-edge research into real-world health solutions<br/><br/><br/>- lead policy changes that create healthier communities<br/><br/><br/><strong>Who should apply</strong><br/><br/>Our MSc programme welcomes:<br/><br/><br/>• Recent graduates who are passionate about making a difference in public health<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Intercalating medical students seeking to deepen their understanding of preventive medicine<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Current professionals from national and international organisations ready to advance their expertise in physical activity for health<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Multidisciplinary learning</strong> <br/><br/>Our comprehensive curriculum draws from five key disciplines, giving you a comprehensive understanding of physical activity for health:<br/><br/><br/>- sport and exercise sciences<br/><br/><br/>- health sciences<br/><br/><br/>- psychology<br/><br/><br/>- epidemiology<br/><br/><br/>- physiology <br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
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Institution Code
E56
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