Health & Leisure with Health & Wellbeing - Kerry
The Health & Wellbeing specialism graduates are equipped to work within a variety of settings, where physical activity, recreation and sport are used to enhance wellbeing: The Health & Wellbeing graduate will have completed modules which are especially relevant to employment settings demanding a central focus on health and health promotion for physical activity, recreation and sport. Graduates of this specialism are well positioned to play an important role in key development areas within the sector both nationally and internationally. The programme deals in a significant way with positive health, wellbeing and wellness theory. These themes are set to shape the future direction of the health and wellness sector.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Munster Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year Add-on
Entry Requirements
Holders of the Level 7 BSc in Health and Leisure or an approved equivalent qualification, should apply to IT Tralee.
Careers / Further progression
What are my career opportunities?
Graduates from this stream will be ideally equipped to work in a number of contexts and settings, where physical activity, recreation and sport are applied to enhance wellbeing. These include: The Health Promotion Officer role, Wellness oriented gyms, spas and studios, Positive Youth Development work, Therapeutic Recreation, Wellbeing Coaching.
Progression
Postgraduate Masters or Doctorate Through Research
Further information
Apply to the Admissions Office, MTU.
The Institute welcomes applications from persons who will be 23 years of age and over on the 1st of January of the proposed year of entry and who wish to be admitted as a mature student. The Institute reserves a minimum of 5% of all places for mature applicants.
In March of each year, MTU welcomes applications for add-on degree and honours degree programmes, with a commencement date of the following September.
The application process is open for one month, from early March to the first week in April each year (this date changes slightly due to the Easter holidays, but it is always within the first week in April).
Why study Health and Wellbeing at MTU - Kerry Campus?
The Health and Leisure Studies programme has continued to be innovative in the approach to training methods, teaching methods, community engagement, learning, accreditation, relevance and breadth of skills. Students can expect to become more confident in professional skills, life skills and in communicating the theoretical basis for knowledge, skills and competence in health and leisure.
Head Of Department Health, Leisure - Kerry Campus:
Dr. Michael Hall
Email: Michael.Hall@ mtu.ie
Room(s): W209
Tel: +353 (0)66 7144168 Ext: 4168