Clinical Exercise (Online Diploma FT)

Program Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise empowers clinicians to prescribe exercise as a therapeutic intervention. It covers advanced topics such as literature appraisal, research methods, and data analysis. Students engage in online learning and practical classes, culminating in a practical exam. Graduates pursue careers in healthcare, rehabilitation, and research.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise enables clinicians to prescribe exercise as a disease preventative and treatment modality in a safe, effective, and scientific manner.
• The Diploma will go beyond the scope of the Certificate by teaching students how to critically appraise relevant literature, what is needed to conduct clinical research, and how to appropriately analyze data.
• There is also a practical element involved in the Diploma, as such students will learn and be examined on the practical skills needed to measure outcomes associated with clinical exercise prescription.
• The P.Grad.Dip.
in Clinical Exercise will be delivered over one year (full-time) or two years (part-time).
• Students will engage in material online but will also be required to come to the Exercise Laboratory in Trinity College Dublin for one week in order to complete practical classes and a practical exam.

Assessment:

• Students will be assessed through the timely submission of written work, the completion of multiple-choice quizzes, and a practical exam.
• Marks will also be awarded for substantial relevant contributions to discussion boards and for engagement with online learning resources.

Careers:

• Graduates of this course have gone on to work in the health sector, in a public or private hospital setting, community health, occupational rehabilitation, private clinic, sport, and further education or research.