Online Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical
Exercise
Course Title:
Qualification:
Clinical Exercise
Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Exercise
Duration:
One year
Method of Course Delivery:
Next Intake:
Fully online
September 2015
Course Details
The overall objective of this postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Exercise is to enable clinicians to
prescribe exercise as a disease preventative and treatment modality in a safe, effective, and
scientific manner. Material covered on this course includes how to accurately assess activity and
fitness and apply this knowledge for the safe and effective prescription of exercise. Research
presented throughout this course will enable an understanding of the role of exercise in the
prevention and treatment of disease, while case scenarios and group discussions will help apply
this knowledge to patients with various pathologies.
This postgraduate certificate in Clinical Exercise will be delivered online and will address how
physical activity and exercise can become an integral part of patient prescription. In recent years
evidence has emerged on the role of exercise as a treatment tool for those with depression,
anxiety, cognitive impairment, rheumatic diseases and other conditions where exercise was not
traditionally considered beneficial. This course in Clinical Exercise has been specifically designed to
provide health professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to become confident at
individually prescribing exercise to people with various pathologies.
Modules and Assessment
This level 9 Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Exercise is delivered fully online and consists of four
Modules which run from September to June.

Module 1: The Cardiovascular and Respiratory System (10 ECTS)

Module 2: Physical Activity and Exercise (5 ECTS)

Module 3: Exercise in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (10 ECTS)

Module 4: Exercise Prescription for Clinical Populations (5 ECTS)
Students will obtain credit for satisfactory engagement with lectures, by carrying out the required
course work, and by successful timely completion of online examinations and designated
assignments.
Admission Requirements
This course, subject to council approval, is open to those with an honours primary degree in
Physiotherapy, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition/Dietetics and Physiology.
Applicants with other qualifications will be assessed on an individual basis by the course selection
panel.
Applicants must also have a fluent command of the English language. Students whose first
language is not English will need a recognised English language qualification in line with the
requirements as laid down in section 1.5 of the Postgraduate Calendar part 3 document.
How to Apply
Expressions of interest can be emailed to Dr Cuisle Forde (c.forde@tcd.ie)
Applications are completed through our online system. Please note that you will be required to
complete an application form and to upload two reference letters, official transcripts, including
undergraduate degree transcript, and your Curriculum Vitae.
Fees
EU student fees: €2995
Non-EU student fees: €2995
Application Fee: €35 (to be paid online)
Fees may be subject to change
Contact Details
For enquiries, please contact Dr Cuisle Forde (c.forde@tcd.ie)