Overview

Exit Award only

Upon successful completion of 30 credits, to include modules SX6010 Exercise Physiology and Prescription, SX6011 Sports Injuries I, and SX6012 Sports Injuries II, students on the MMedSc (Sports and Exercise Medicine) programme may opt not to complete the dissertation and to exit the programme with a Postgraduate Certificate in Sports and Exercise Medicine (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award). A student who subsequently applies to continue to Master's level must do so within 5 years of completion of the Postgraduate Certificate.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in Sports and Exercise Medicine (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Critically discuss the processes involved in prescribing and choosing appropriate exercise and rehabilitation goals for a variety of health related conditions and in determining successful outcomes;
• Critically appraise the available literature on the diagnosis, management and rehabilitation of common sports injuries;
• Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the basics of Sports medicine, exercise physiology and exercise prescription;
• Justify the design of evidence-based exercise programmes for a range of patient profiles;
• Formulate an evidence-based multidisciplinary management plan liaising medical, rehabilitation and strength and conditioning resources to manage successful return to function/activity.