Bachelor Of Science Exercise And Health Science in Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland

Bachelor Of Science Exercise And Health Science in Athlone Institute of Technology

Why take this course?

This programme is designed to produce specialists in behaviour change across all aspects of health but most specifically in exercise/physical activity and nutrition. Across Ireland and worldwide, many people have poor lifestyles and are at risk of developing ill health. A lack of physical activity and poor dietary habits are risk factors for chronic disease but equally these are entirely modifiable behaviours. This programme focuses on developing graduates who can promote the adoption of healthier lifestyle habits through effective, sustainable and multi layered interventions. 

What opportunities might it lead to?

Studying Exercise and Health Science will provide students with the appropriate qualifications for many career options, all requiring an expertise to help people, at an individual, community and population level to make favourable lifestyle changes. This may include working as an exercise rehabilitation specialist, a physical activity/sports promotion or development officer, a physical activity/health promotion specialists in the HSE, a wellness professional, working with general community groups/organisations as well as with specialist populations such as youth groups, socially disadvantaged/minority groups, older adults and disability groups. Graduates will also be eligible to pursue further study at an undergraduate and postgraduate level.