Online Physical Activity Healt Degree :: Accredited Universities

The department of physical activity and health provides high-quality learning experiences in health, sport, recreation, teacher education, coaching, exercise science, and more. Our highly qualified instructors emphasize scientifically-based approaches to content in the courses being taught. Furthermore, community engagement and experiential learning are integrated directly into the curriculum. We support EOU’s broader mission, values, and core themes and educational principles with special emphasis on educating the “the whole person” and promoting physical activity, fitness, and wellness across campus, regionally, and beyond.

Our primary degree offering is a bachelor’s degree in Physical Activity and Health with three concentration options. We provide select master’s level classes and two minors. Our degree is also offered online and remains a leading undergraduate degree in this regard for both physical education and health.

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Physical activity has been described as the “best buy” in public health. The increasing realisation of the importance of promoting higher levels of physical activity, coupled with the government’s agenda to reduce the proportion of sedentary and obese children and adults, requires a co-coordinated public health approach.

To help meet these needs, Staffordshire University led the way by developing the MSc Physical Activity and Public Health which was the first academic programme of its kind in the UK to be offered by online distance learning.

The award covers the main area of public health, such as principles that underpin practice and epidemiology. It focuses on research method and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative inquiry (often used as evidence in health improvement), physical activity specific modules relating to disease prevention and critiquing interventions, and strategies around working with and engaging communities. Finally, there is an independent research project of your choice, with a specialist focus on physical activity.

Entry Requirements

Applicants will normally: possess an honours degree of class (2:1) or above (awarded by a United Kingdom university) or equivalent; have a minimum of one year working professional experience in community or government setting, or similar. Most students are already working full-time in a related area. For those with a professional qualification, Accreditation of Prior Achievement (APA) will be considered.
Those whose first language is not English need to demonstrate a minimum of:

• a minimum score of 7.0 on IELTS (International English Language Testing System) as administered by the British Council in most countries

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• a minimum score of 600 in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or 250 in the computer-based test.

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• Cambridge Proficiency Grade B
Postgraduate courses: please submit a completed on – line postgraduate application form. We will also require two references, a copy of your current curriculum vitae (CV) and evidence of existing Higher Educational qualifications.

We will also require two references, a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae (CV) and evidence of existing Higher Educational qualifications.

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This programme is open to all healthcare professionals with an interest in health in the paediatric population, epidemiology including risk factors, and public health issues including nutrition and physical activity.

Professional clinical practice, evidence-based practice, research methods, musculoskeletal health in the infant, musculoskeletal health in the pre-school child, musculoskeletal health in the school-aged child and musculoskeletal health in the adolescent.

The MSc Advanced Professional Practice (APP) degree, validated by Bournemouth University, has been developed by the AECC to support professional development. The programme provides a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals to attain the generic skills and attitudes of continuing professional development, experiential learning and reflective practice, and to develop advanced clinical and practical skills in specialised areas of practice. The MSc APP is a part-time, ‘at a distance’, programme enabling healthcare professionals to combine professional learning in the workplace with a postgraduate academic qualification.

Entry Requirements

The Paediatric Musculoskeletal Health course is intended for healthcare professionals in professional practice, including clinicians, teachers and researchers. Applicants must have a recognised professional qualification in line with the admissions regulations. Credit for prior learning is possible on approval by the Pathway Leader. Students who have successfully completed the PgCert Professional Development (Chiropractic) will be exempted from part of the programme (as specified in the individual pathways). Admission is at the discretion of the Pathway Leader.
Applicants for whom English is not their first language, must offer evidence of qualifications in written and spoken English. Acceptable qualifications are IELTS (academic) 6.0 and TOEFL 80 (internet based) or 550 (paper based), or direct equivalents.

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Become a leader in public health administration and management through Northern Arizona University’s Bachelor of Health Sciences – Public Health online college degree program. Learn about the social and behavioral study of health, environmental health, human disease, and physical activity for public and private industries through this online public health degree program. Apply your current associate degree toward this bachelor’s degree completion program and pursue your degree entirely online.

Expand your healthcare career opportunities in global health, health services administration, and public health practice & program management by earning this online college degree in Health Sciences – Public Health.

Professional possibilities in Public Health can be found at these Arizona healthcare environments:

County Health Divisions
Indian Health Services
Junior Colleges
Medical Clinics

Entry Requirements

To be admitted into this program , you must have an associate's degree, either completed or in progress, at a regionally accredited institution and the associate's degree must be completed prior to the awarding of the degree.

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This innovative degree is designed to equip you with the theoretical and practical skills required for a career in health promotion.

Health promotion maintains and improves the health of populations by:

developing people's skills and knowledge
working with communities
creating health environments
changing policies and laws to support health choices
encouraging health services to promote health.
What the course involves:

In your first year you will gain a foundation in the fundamentals of health promotion and an introduction to public health, Indigenous health, psychology, sociology, human biology, professional communication skills, and how health professionals work together to improve health and wellbeing.

In your second and third years you will study the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs. You will explore specific areas of health promotion practice including:

physical activity
injury
alcohol
tobacco and other drugs
cancer
mental health
sexual health
nutrition
media materials and campaigns
epidemiology
biostatistics
research
advocating to influence policy and legislation.

You will also study the role of health promotion professionals working in partnership with communities, organisations, government and other health professionals.

This program can prepare you for a career as a health promotion practitioner working in community, school, workplace and media settings with both government and non-government organisations. Opportunities for interprofessional learning take place across the course.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have completed at least one science subject at school leaving level. Human Biology and Mathematics are desirable.

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Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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In your second year, you plan, implement, evaluate and manage an on-campus health promotion campaign. In your third year you can undertake a 100-hour placement at a health promoting government or non-government organisation to plan, implement and evaluate programs in urban, rural or interstate locations.

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