Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
Master of Science in Exercise Science and Physical Activity as Medicine
Description
The Master's Degree in Exercise Sciences and Physical Activity as Medicine is a research training program designed so that different health, sports, physical activity, education and behavior professionals acquire and develop research skills that allow them to design protocols around effective interventions that counteract sedentary life as one of the main factors of morbidity and mortality in the world. The program will provide the graduate of this master's degree with the knowledge and skills to promote the prescription of exercise, both as a preventive measure and as a complement to treatment or therapy, as supervised by a health provider. As the crucial role of exercise and physical activity in the treatment of diseases and medical conditions is increasingly understood, health professionals are encouraged to consider exercise prescriptions when designing treatment plans and health interventions. This program is offered in distance mode (virtual hybrid) and requires the student to participate in the laboratory requirements in person.
curriculum
To complete the Master's Degree in Exercise Sciences and Physical Activity as Medicine, students must complete 30 credits distributed as follows: 18 credits are courses in virtual hybrid mode, 12 credits correspond to courses that include a laboratory component that must be carried out independently. face-to-face
Specialty requirements 30 credits
Total credits 30 credits
Integration of professional certifications to the graduate program
Along with the master's degree, you will take the Google professional certification in Data Analysis through the Coursera platform. Data analytics is the collection, transformation, and organization of data to develop conclusions, make predictions, and drive informed decision-making. Through eight asynchronous courses, you will acquire high-demand skills that will complement the curricular sequence of the master's degree. Also, you will participate in evaluations and practical laboratories, you will access the tools and analysis platforms and you will acquire critical analytical skills necessary for a better management and analysis of the data that you will need to design the intervention protocols.
Sequential Exercise Science and Physical Activity as Medicine
| First trimester | Second quarter | ||||
| CFI 605 | Estadística | 3 | CFI 615 | Métodos de Investigación en Ciencias del ejercicio | 3 |
| CFI 610 | fisiología del ejercicio | 4 | CFI 620 | Bioquímica médica y nutrición | 3 |
| Third trimester | Fourth trimester | ||||
| CFI 625 | medición y evaluación de la actividad física | 4 | CFI 705 | La actividad Física en la prevención y el tratamiento de enfermedades crónicas | 3 |
| CFI 630 | Intervenciones para la actividad física y la salud | 3 | CFI 710 | Prescripción del ejercicio y la salud | 4 |
| Quito Trimestre | ||
| CFI 715 | Tesis de investigación | 3 |
Looking to the Future – Job Opportunities
Graduates of this program will be professionals capable of performing as:
- director of national, regional or local plans and programs to promote physical activity and active and healthy lifestyles at the national or international level
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director or member of interdisciplinary research groups or scientific communities that are primarily interested in promoting health and quality of life
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advisers to institutions, national or international organizations in health, recreation or sports in the formulation and monitoring of public policies based on physical activity as a health promotion strategy
Are you interested in doing a Master's Degree in Exercise Science and Physical Activity as Medicine?
Admission requirements to the institution and the program and criteria for admission:
- Possess a Bachelor's degree.
- Have passed one (1) year of basic biology (minimum of 6 credits of biology at the introductory undergraduate level).
- Have passed one (1) introductory course in statistics or research.
