Exercise and Ageing (MSc)

Liverpool Hope University

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In Liverpool

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Liverpool

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Overview
The field of ‘Active Ageing’ continues to attract attention around the world because of increased longevity and a greater need for promoting health and enhancing the quality of life in ageing populations. Consequently, the knowledge of integrating ‘Exercise’ into ‘Ageing’ is increasingly becoming one of the fastest growing areas of applied sciences. At present, employers are preferably looking for graduates with fundamental knowledge of different aspects of ageing who are capable of making a significant contribution to maintaining the health of the aged population. The multidisciplinary structure of this programme is ideally suited to this purpose and targets students with widely diverse backgrounds.
This programme has been designed to provide a critical understanding of the integration between exercise and ageing, and how these fundamental principles can be applied to different settings such as health-related injury prevention, rehabilitation, and exercise intervention strategies in ageing exercisers and Master athletes. The multidisciplinary structure of the School of Health Sciences with recognised research-active academics in Sport and Exercise Science, Human Biology, Psychology, Nutrition and Metabolism, and Health and Well-Being provides students with a broad range of research opportunities consistent with their main interests.
Furthermore, the programme provides students with the opportunity to develop fundamental practical skills. Graduates of this programme will have a good understanding of the key methods and equipment used for the assessment of exercise-induced changes in the key body systems. Liverpool Hope University is currently investing around £13.5M in building a new multipurpose science facility including state-of-the-art labs for biomechanics, exercise physiology and performance, sport psychology, nutrition and biology, followed by modernising and expanding the existing sport facilities. These developments will be...

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Liverpool (Merseyside)
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Hope Park, L16 9JD

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Entry Requirements
Normally a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a relevant subject such as Sports Science, Sport Psychology, Sport and Physical Education, Biology/Human Biology, Health Sciences, Nutrition, Physiological Sciences, and other related fields.
Due to the diverse nature of this subject area, suitably qualified candidates (with degrees in non-relevant disciplines) but with applied backgrounds (e.g. professional sports coaches, occupational therapists, physiotherapists) are also encouraged to apply, and will be given...

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<div id="tab2" class="tab grid_8 alpha hide-on-small" style="display: block;"> <div class="courseLinks hide-on-medium-down"> <img src="/media/liverpoolhope/styleassets/cssimages/media,975,en.gif" alt="print Icon" style="width : 24px; height : 24px; "> <span><a href="javascript:window.print()">print this page</a></span> <span class="st_sharethis_custom" st_processed="yes"><a href="#">share this course</a></span> </div> <h2>Curriculum</h2> <p>The curriculum design comprises five interlinked modules to reinforce a multidisciplinary and critical&nbsp;approach to the ‘Exercise’ and ‘Ageing’ sciences:</p> <p>1. Fundamentals of Ageing Process</p> <ul> <li>The Epidemiology of Ageing&nbsp;</li> <li>The Molecular and Biological Basis of Ageing</li> <li>Physiological Aging of Major Human Body Systems&nbsp;</li> <li>The Neuropsychology of Ageing</li> </ul> <p>2. Quality Ageing&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Determinants of ‘Quality Ageing’ &nbsp;- Genetics, Nutritional, Behavioural and Lifestyle, Sociocultural&nbsp;</li> <li>Health-Related Quality of Life Measures</li> </ul> <p>3. Physical Activity and Exercise Performance in Ageing</p> <ul> <li>Response to Exercise - Physiological, Physical, Cognitive&nbsp;</li> <li>Performance Analysis&nbsp;</li> <li>Common Exercise Injuries&nbsp;</li> <li>‘Master’ Athletes - Ageing and Athletic Performance, Lessons From Master Athletes, Training Master Athletes</li> </ul> <p>4. Exercise as Medicine</p> <ul> <li>Exercise for Healthy Life: ‘Active Ageing’ &nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Effects of Exercise on Functional Performance in Older Adults</li> <li>Principles of Exercise Programming and Prescription for Older Adults</li> <li>Exercise in Chronic Age-Related conditions - Diabetes, Obesity, Cardiovascular Diseases, Arthritis</li> </ul> <p>5. Independent Research Project</p> </div>

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