Professional Development Modules and Micro-credentials
A dynamic and rapidly growing School within the Faculty of Science and Health, the School of Health and Human Performance at DCU is developing an international reputation in health, sport and exercise science and physical education. The School offers a range of professional development modules in a number of exercise, health, physical education and injury related disciplines in state of the art facilities.
SS520 | The Active Female: Pelvic Floor Function and Dysfunction
This module aims to present and discuss advanced current concepts and practical skills relating to pelvic floor muscle anatomy, function and dysfunction within female sport and exercise. This module aims to teach the learner how to enable their clients/patients to prevent, navigate, manage pelvic floor dysfunction (such as prolapse, hypertonic pelvic floor, incontinence etc) and related musculoskeletal complaints within a context of keeping physically active and achieving high performance in sport and exercise.
Further information is available in the course summary and an application form can be obtained by emailing aisling.scally@dcu.ie
Closing date for applications: Friday the 7th of July 2023
SS521 | The Active Female: Through The Lifespan
This module will cover the significant physiological events that can occur throughout the female lifespan, from the teenager to post-menopause. The module will provide an insight into the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postnatal and menopause discussing clinically applicable physiology and demands and how each stage impacts rehabilitation and exercise in the active female.
Further information is available in the course summary and an application form can be obtained by emailing aisling.scally@dcu.ie
Closing date for applications: Friday the 7th of July 2023