Taught course

Clinical Exercise for the Prevention and Management of Disease

Institution
University of Central Lancashire · School of Medicine and Dentistry
Qualifications
PGCert

Entry requirements

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Months of entry

September

Course content

You'll take an evidence-based approach to exercise prescription. Learn how to create exercise interventions for the prevention and management of disease.

Our PGCert in Clinical Exercise Prevention Management teaches you how to use the latest research to prescribe exercise in clinical settings. The course takes a patient-centred, evidence-based approach to care.

You will learn about disease pathology and how exercise can help prevent and treat health conditions. You will also gain the skills to safely prescribe exercise for different patient groups.

This course is ideal for health and fitness professionals, including those in primary care, public health, physiotherapy, and sport and exercise medicine. It will help you build the skills needed to use exercise as a treatment.

Why study with us

  • Our course is delivered by experts in clinical exercise prescription.
  • We take an evidence-based approach, implementing findings from the latest research as you learn.
  • There is increasing emphasis on exercise prescription, meaning there is a growing market for these skills.
What you'll do
  • You'll learn about disease pathology and how exercise can be used to prevent and manage disease.
  • You will learn about the complexities of exercise prescription, including how to take a compassionate, patient-centred approach.
  • You'll be taught by experts from a variety of backgrounds, including medicine, physiotherapy, sport and exercise science.

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

UK students
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International students
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Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • PGCert
    part time
    12 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification

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Course contact details

Name
Student Recruitment
Email
studentrecruitment@uclan.ac.uk
Phone
01772892400