Physical Activity And Health Science in Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland

Physical Activity And Health Science in Athlone Institute of Technology

Why take this course?

This is a unique course primarily due to the multidisciplinary approach to physical activity and nutrition for public health. No existing course within the Republic of Ireland produces graduates with an in-depth knowledge of both physical activity and nutritional interventions, while bringing together the social, behavioural, biological and biomedical sciences to facilitate the development and improvement of existing interventional techniques.

What opportunities might it lead to?

Potential employment within hospitals/primary care centres as Physical Activity and Health Intervention Coordinators, Community Wellness Programme Coordinator, Lifestyle Manager, Health Promotion Consultant/Policy Officer (both public and private sectors, NGOs – e.g. Principal Officer – Department of Health and Children), Physical Activity Coordinator/Administrator (within the HSE or other bodies), Health Promotion Officer – Charitable Trusts and Voluntary Organisations – Irish Heart Foundation, Sports Development Officer (e.g. within Local Sports Partnerships or Sporting Organisations), Exercise and Physical Activity Coordinator for Active Retirement Groups, Youth Services/Clubs Exercise and Physical Activity Programme Coordinator, Special Needs Physical Activity Programme Coordinator, Project Manager – Implementation National Task Force on Obesity (HSE).