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This Master of Science program in Exercise Rehabilitation is designed to help graduates cultivate and implement exercise-based preventive strategies, health management techniques, and rehabilitation principles for individuals in various therapeutic environments (such as healthy aging and chronic disease management). The curriculum integrates evidence-based physical and psychological methodologies, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of how regular physical activity and exercise contribute to rehabilitation practices.
Career Opportunities
All postgraduate programs within the School are structured (with additional training when needed) to improve employment prospects for Sport, Health, and Exercise Science graduates. Bangor alumni have pursued careers with: national sports institutes, sports governing bodies, the Olympic Medical Institute, professional sports teams, fitness organizations, the NHS (hospitals and Primary Care Trusts), and educational institutions (after obtaining a Postgraduate Certificate in Education). Doctoral research represents another potential career pathway.
This specialized degree will provide you with the expertise to tackle modern health challenges, including aging populations and lifestyle-related conditions like obesity. Graduates of this Exercise Rehabilitation program are prepared for roles in healthcare (e.g., NHS and private providers like Spire Healthcare), the fitness sector (e.g., Nuffield Health), wellness organizations (e.g., alternative medicine providers), and public health agencies (e.g., Public Health England and Wales).
Numerous recent graduates have complemented this degree with professional certifications or advanced studies to enter fields such as education, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, cardiac rehabilitation, and research.
Program Duration: MSc - 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time; Diploma - 30 weeks full-time