Micro-Credentials, Professional Development Modules and Stand-alone Modules
The School of Health and Human Performance at DCU has three Micro-Credentials available to learners that focus on developing learners knowledge and skills in the area of health and wellbeing in active women and female athletes. These Micro-credentials are suitable for any healthcare professional or sports practitioner who works with active women. These Micro-credentials are designed for those wanting to engage in education while working full-time and are all delivered online.
These three Micro-credentials are embedded within the Graduate Certificate in Women’s Health subject to Accreditation (Level 9 NFQ, 30 ECTS credits) which is an online one-year part-time programme. These Micro-credentials can be completed as standalone or alternatively you can complete the Graduate Certificate Programme. Details of this programme can be found here.
Women's Health Modules
This micro-credential will 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 application form can be obtained by emailing aisling.scally@dcu.ie
Closing date for applications: Wednesday the 31st of July 2024
This micro-credential 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 application form can be obtained by emailing aisling.scally@dcu.ie
Closing date for applications: Wednesday the 31st of July 2024
This micro-credential will provide learners with advanced practically applicable skills to rehabilitate the dysfunctional female pelvic floor within the context of the whole body, and across a variety of sports and exercise types. Skills on how to support, maintain and adapt exercise in active females with dysfunctional pelvic floor will be taught. Sound rehabilitation principles that prevents pelvic floor dysfunction will also be discussed. This module will tailor content inclusive of all active females; from recreational to elite athletes and will include evidence-based content throughout.
Further information is available in the course summary and register your interest by emailing aisling.scally@dcu.ie
Closing date for applications: Thursday the 31st of October 2024.