Physical activity and public health

Language: English B2 level, IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 72, Pearson PTE Academic 59+, Duolingo English Test 100-125
Credits: 120 ECTS
Begins: October 1st
Study type: Full-time
Duration: 2 years
Annual tuition fee*: 2554 EUR
Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree, basics of biomedicine
Diploma: Master of Health Science

*Tuition fee can be changed for 2024/2025 academic year.

OBJECTIVES

The aim of this program is to prepare public health practitioners, researchers, developers and experts of health enhancing physical activity programs and projects as well as specialists who are able to make and develop strategies and health promotion policies. The specialists will be able to manage and pursue their activities in educational, social, public and private sectors.

COMPETENCIES

Scientific knowledge and management of ideas/ Communication: social and academic integration/Leadership and change management/ Continuous professional learning and personal development/ Evaluation and monitoring of trends and determinants in health indicators/ Population and community epidemiological research and statistical analysis/ Development, management and evaluation of preventive health promotion and physical activity enhancing program/ Health promotion policy development.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The graduates of the Physical Activity and Public Health degree program will be able to perform research, organizational, expert or managerial type of work in public institutions (public health sector, academic and educational institutions, local health departments and health care institutions) and private business structures (health and wellness centers).

Contacts for Admission:
Phone: +370 612 81605
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Email:
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Lithuanian Sports University
Address: Sporto Str. 6, LT-44221 Kaunas, Lithuania
FIRST YEAR
·         Advanced Methods in Epidemiology and Modern Public Health
·         Health Policy, Economics and Management of Changes
·         Enviromental and Occupational Health
·         Elective Module
·         Innovation and Scientific Projects
·         Scientific Intership
SECOND YEAR
·         Methodology of Testing and Training Physical Abilities
·         Planning Public Health Promotion Programmes
·         Elective Module
·         Master Thesis