This exciting module applies exercise science and exercise prescription to health and medical conditions. With the growing public health challenge associated with physical inactivity, as well as the convincing evidence that exercise is an effective disease prevention and treatment strategy, this module will appropriately equip students with the knowledge and skills to work towards a career in the health domain. Lancaster Medical School has a focus on improving population health via innovative methods and this allows Sports and Exercise Science to align closely with the wider vision of the Medicine programme.
You will learn about the role exercise plays in the prevention of risk factors associated with heart disease, as well as the use of exercise to improve blood sugar control in diabetes. You will discover how exercise can delay issues with bone health such as the importance of load-bearing activities in people with osteoporosis. You will gain in-depth insights into the pathophysiology, medications and exercise prescription across a wide range of conditions that are high on the UK and Global public health agenda, developing an adapted physical activity programme and engaging with real-life patients to raise awareness of the real-life barriers, facilitators and approaches to exercise medicine.
You will be engaged in lectures, interactive workshops and several focus groups with patients living with the health conditions you will learn about. Your knowledge and skills will be assessed by online weekly tests, a real-life patient case study and an end of year exam.