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MSc Cardiac Rehibilitation Module title


Research Methods and Statistics


Exercise in Prevention and Rehabilitation of Cardiovascular Disease*


Psychology of Health and Disease


Cardiovascular Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology*


Psychological and Clinical Assessment in Cardiovascular Disease*


Literature Review Research Project


One of:


Work-Based Learning in Cardiac Rehabilitation*


Nutrition and Drugs in Sport and Exercise


Total


 developing an ability to evaluate critically the effects of cardiac rehabilitation (specifically physical activity) on a variety of at-risk populations and an awareness of the ethical and safety issues that underpin best practice;


 developing analytical skills that are relevant to a critical understanding of issues in cardiac rehabilitation;


 developing a range of transferable skills such as communication, numeracy, IT skills, problem solving, self-evaluation and self-improvement, and autonomous learning, in the context of cardiac rehabilitation;


 enabling you to plan and conduct a research programme in the development and/or application of cardiac rehabilitation; and


 developing an advanced knowledge of exercise science to underpin the professional skills appropriate for a career in cardiac rehabilitation.


Health Prospectus 2013 | 31 15 Optional


15 Optional 180


*These modules can also be taken as stand-alone tools for CPD purposes


How is the course structured? Please see the table above for the full course structure.


How will I be assessed? Two compulsory taught modules and one optional taught module are assessed by means of coursework (weighted 33 per cent) and a three-hour written examination (weighted 67 per cent). The remaining taught modules are assessed by coursework only. Examinations take place in the early Summer term (April or May).


How much will it cost? Please contact us for details of the tuition fees. Optional Optional Optional Optional


Credit Masters PG value


PG Diploma Certificate 15 Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory


15 Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory 15 Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory


15 Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory


15 Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory 30 Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory 60 Core


Optional


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