Health, Exercise & Nutrition (MSc)

2009 Entry

This programme aims to develop high quality postgraduates who are equipped to make informed decisions on the contribution of exercise and nutrition to health and illness in the population. Furthermore it aims to develop students who are able to create and interpret knowledge through research and therefore contribute to the development of new strategies to improve health. The main areas of study focus upon developing critical understanding of the role of exercise and nutrition (both in children and adults) in the promotion of health.

Study Details/Module Information

The fundamental aim of this route is to facilitate student achievement through excellence in teaching, a well-designed curriculum and the enthusiasm of staff for their academic subject. Core knowledge and theory is delivered through a small number of lead lectures; knowledge is consolidated and applied through laboratory practical work and student-directed tutorials. Laboratory work takes place in the Human Performance and Science labs at Hope Park. All students are provided with basic guidance at the start of the course in order to ensure that they follow safe working guidelines when developing and consolidating practical skills. Students will also be expected to develop awareness of the constraints of laboratory work and the moral and ethical issues that arise when assessing parameters in human subjects. Tutorials are used as forums for discussion allowing students to direct their own learning in a supportive environment.

The team is aware of the changing nature of the student body; as a result electronic modes of delivery are used wherever appropriate to provide students with the flexibility to carry out independent study at locations they choose, at times that suit them. Virtual Learning Environments are Internet based and provide students with access to lectures, tutorials and discussion; the team are working towards electronic submission of work.

Assessment is similarly varied with students being challenged by a range of assessment patterns appropriate to the curriculum content and the learning outcomes of the modules. The M level dissertation provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate their critical thinking skills. The piece of work carried out may be based in a number of settings including the student’s own work place to ensure that the work is valid, contemporary and of value.

Students will study a combination of 15 and 30 credit modules that address health, exercise and nutrition through the lifecycle.

Research Environment

National and internationally recognised researchers at Liverpool Hope  will contribute to the proposed provision.  As an example, staff are currently actively engaged in collaborative public health nutrition research and training with the University of Salford, namely evaluating a community food worker project in the North West of England, training ‘Health Trainers’, ‘Community Food Workers’ and ‘support workers’ in nutrition.

Career Opportunities

You will be uniquely placed to work in either the statutory and voluntary sector in health promotion and / or public health roles. Both of these sectors have a key responsibility and workforce agenda to meet government priorities of tackling physical inactivity, overweight and obesity and other chronic disease prevention, such as cardiovascular disease.

Key Information

Award
MSc in Health, Exercise & Nutrition
Mode of Study Full-time

Duration Normally 12–15 months

Study Pattern September entry
Entry Criteria
Students should normally hold a 2.2 Honours degree or above in a relevant subject such as Sport, Health, Health &
Social Care or Nutrition. Students from outside these disciplines may be considered depending on subsequent experience.

Fees and Funding  Information on fees and funding

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