Exercise Physiology

Coaches at International level are employing the services and skills of exercise physiologists (plus psychologists, nutritionists, etc.) in order to lessen the chances of failure and to ensure victory.

This course is designed to give therapists the knowledge and understanding of how the body physiologically responds to and adapts through physical exercise.

Training principles will be re-visited and applied to fitness testing and evaluation. The therapist will be capable of assessing present physiological levels and plan appropriate programmes.

Case study reviews will be used throughout the course, bringing together a number of coaching issues such as injury assessment, diet & nutrition, competition and peaking

Entry requirements: 

There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme.

Support:

All students will be assigned a personal tutor with whom they may correspond with via telephone or email. Details will be in your course study pack.

Duration:

All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 120 hours.

Provided materials:

• ASET approved course pack
• Unlimited support Monday to Friday
• ASET registration
• Certification

Course syllabus:

• The Skeletal System
• Joints
• The Muscular System
• Skeletal Muscle
• Movement Analysis
• Posture and Body Mechanics
• The Heart and The Circulatory System
• The Vascular System
• The Respiratory System
• Internal and External Respiration
• The Energy Systems
• The Energy Continuum
• Fatigue and Recovery
• Health and Fitness
• Training Principles

Assessment method:

This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required.

Examination:

No examination is necessary

Qualification:

On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:

Qualification 1: 

Exercise Physiology Diploma

Diploma allowing you to use the letters SAC, DIp after your name

Qualification 2:

ASET Level 3 Exercise Physiology Award

This Course leads to an ASET Level 3 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NFQ) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

The Award has been designed by a learning provider to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements and as such is not listed as a qualification on NQF. While the duration, content or assessment may vary from similar national qualifications, in accrediting the programme at level 3. ASET attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 3 national qualification.