Master in Physical Activity and Health
Physical Activity links to Health and Leisure Sciences are a rapidly expanding field. New findings linked to health, physical activity are constantly being published as knowledge becomes updated.
The course aims to develop and refine students detailed knowledge and understanding of physical activity, leisure and health.
Applicants
It is required 180 ECTS.
Coordination
PhD Prof. José Carlos Ribeiro (Director)
Contents and Credit Units
The program is arranged into two semesters per year, with 30 hours per month. The remainder is used for formal assessment periods and dissertation write-up. The programmes comprise a mix of research modules and subject-specific modules plus a 60-credit dissertation.
| Content | Hours | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | ||
| Exercise Physiology [Program] | 45h | 10 |
| Coordination: PhD José Alberto Duarte | ||
| Nutrition [Program] | 15h | 4 |
| Coordination: PhD José Augusto Santos | ||
| Sport Psychology [Program] | 30h | 7 |
| Coordination: PhD António Manuel Fonseca | ||
| Sport Pedagogy | 30h | 7 |
| Coordination: PhD Jorge Bento | ||
| Evaluation and Exercise Prescription [Program] | 30h | 7 |
| Coordination: PhD Rui Garganta | ||
| Practical Studies | 30h | 6 |
| Coordination: PhD Jorge Mota e Mª Paula Santos | ||
| Sport Management | 15h | 4 |
| Coordination: PhD José Pedro Sarmento | ||
| Sports Medicine and Health [Program] | 30h | 7 |
| Coordination: Prof. Doutor José A. Duarte | ||
| Research Methods [Program] | 30h | 4 |
| Coordination: PhD José C. Ribeiro and PhD Maria Paula Santos | ||
| Seminars | 30h | 4 |
| Coordination: PhD Jorge Mota | ||
| Annual Parcial | 285h | 60 |
| 2nd Year | ||
| Studies of Review | -- | 10 |
| Coordination: -- | ||
| Field Work / Labor | -- | 17 |
| Coordination: -- | ||
| Frequency of Courses and Seminars | -- | 8 |
| Coordination: -- | ||
| Editor's Thesis, Preparedness and Defence of Thesis | -- | 17 |
| Coordination: -- | ||
| Tutorial Support | -- | 8 |
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| Annual Parcial | -- | 60 |
| Total | -- | 120 |
Essencial Information
Number of Students
25.
Fees
1250€.
Academic Calendar
September till June.
Classes´s Regime
The classes will be taught in intensive regime during the Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays the 3 rd and 4 th week of each month.
Applications
June / July (to be confirmed).
Place of achievement
The academic activities take place at the Sports Faculty
Rua Dr. Plácido Costa, 91
4200-450 Porto
