BSc Hons Clinical Exercise Therapy

The Clinical Exercise Therapy course from the University of Bedfordshire is a full-time, one-year master's program that is designed to provide learners with the skills and knowledge needed to apply exercise as a therapeutic or preventative tool for patients with a range of diseases and conditions. This course explores the evidence-based practices and theories that underpin clinical exercise science and provides in-depth practical experience in clinical settings.Course Content: This program covers key principles of clinical exercise science, health behavior change, and rehabilitation. It focuses on advanced methods of assessment and intervention in order to manage a variety of clinical conditions. Students will gain real-world experience through a clinical placement in a health setting and of working with a variety of patient groups. The course involves the study of structured exercise interventions to prevent and rehabilitate patients with chronic disease or functional limitations. Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Theoretical Aspects of Clinical Exercise Science, Practical Aspects of Clinical Exercise Therapy, Advanced Exercise Rehabilitation, Health Behavior Change, Advances in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Advanced Case Study.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR).Future Careers: After what would have been an enriching journey, graduating students may find potential employment in a variety of areas, including but not limited to, exercise referral coordinators, rehabilitation specialists, exercise therapists, personal trainers, health promoters, educators, exercise physiologists or go on to study towards a doctorate. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.