PGDip/PGCert Exercise Medicine in Shrewsbury United Kingdom | University of Chester

Discover how physical activity, exercise prescription, and sports science can help prevent illness, enhance wellness, and extend lifespan in this dynamic and expanding medical field.

Whether you're an exercise scientist, fitness professional, or medical practitioner, deepen your expertise in using exercise as therapy. You'll investigate the principles of physical activity, exercise prescription, and behavioral modification while acquiring modern knowledge, analytical abilities, and hands-on training to connect academic concepts with real-world application. The health and fitness industry now offers more career prospects than ever for qualified professionals. Globally, we're seeing increasing rates of lifestyle-related conditions like heart disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes, and mental health challenges.

These health issues are worsened by inactive lifestyles and insufficient physical activity. Through evidence-based research, you'll explore compelling modules covering physical activity, physiology, exercise planning, nutrition, psychology, and advanced research techniques - giving your career in health and fitness a significant boost.

For those not pursuing the full MSc degree, PGDip or PGCert study options are available.