Our Female Athlete CPD module will provide you with an evidence based, holistic approach to the health and wellbeing of the female athlete, from recreational to elite sporting environments.
Why study with us
- Learn to provide evidence-based advice to support female athletes from puberty to pre-perimenopause.
- Develop your skills to work with female athletes from grass roots to elite level sports.
- Learn from leading experts in the field of female sport, health and exercise.
Course overview
Level: 7
Delivery: Blended learning via 8 teaching days online and 2 teaching days on campus
Study mode: Part time
Duration: 3 months, teaching days are every other Wednesday and Thursday.
Module code: MB4108
Campus: Preston
Start date: September
Module content will typically include but not be limited to:
- Understanding female anatomy and physiology, hormones, puberty, and the menstrual cycle.
- Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) risk factors, pathophysiology management, and rehabilitation
- The effect of contraceptives on female athlete health
- Return to play criteria and rehabilitation programs for female athletes diagnosed with RED-S
- Concussion and the menstrual cycle
- Research in female athlete populations
- Overcoming barriers in female sport.
Entry requirements
Appropriate prior undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above in a relevant subject area will be considered by interview.
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
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