This program is delivered over 1 year at full time.

Core Modules:

• Cardiac rehabilitation of athletes and patients with cardiac disorders

You’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills you need to manage and deliver a Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.

• Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology

You’ll learn about exercise physiology and the impact of different sports on the cardiovascular system.

• Practice of cardiovascular evaluation of athletes

You’ll gain practical experience diagnosing athletes with suspected heart conditions, using a range of equipment.

• Practice of cardiovascular screening

You’ll attend screenings with Cardiac Risk in the Young, gaining vital first-hand experience

• Principles of cardiovascular evaluation of athletes

You’ll learn how to differentiate the phenotypes of cardiovascular disease from those of adaptation to exercise.

• Principles of cardiovascular screening

You’ll explore the various conditions which may predispose athletes to sudden cardiac death.

• MSc research module

Optional Modules:

• Counselling skills in genomics
• Emergency response planning
• Ethical, legal and social issues in applied genomics

An MSc. PgDip or PgCert in this specialised field will give you access to unique employment opportunities both in the NHS and in private practice, working for sporting and charitable organisations of all kinds. There is a huge demand for specialist practitioners of sports cardiology. In fact, the majority of athlete cardiac evaluations in the UK are performed by non-specialists. This course is designed to give you the skills and competencies you need to fill this important and vastly underrepresented role.