Master’s Degree in Exercise Science for Prevention and Wellbeing

The Master's Degree in Exercise Science for Prevention and Wellbeing is a two-year course of the Department of Medical, Movement and Wellbeing Sciences of the University of Naples Parthenope. It integrates biomedical, psycho-pedagogical and motor-sport knowledge with simulation activities, exercises and internships. It includes the assessment and design of personalised exercise protocols for chronic conditions. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context. The information available on the page remains brief, so it is advisable to explore the teaching plan with the university.

The course takes place in person in Naples. Training internships take place at partner bodies and the Placement Office offers job meetings and interview preparation. An international Double Degree option is available. The language is presumed to be Italian. Credits, price and start date are not stated. The concrete organisation of lessons, laboratories and assessments is defined by the regulations and the teaching calendar, which the university communicates to admitted candidates. Any aspects not indicated on the page, such as credits, venues or teaching staff, should be clarified with the secretariat.

The aim is to train kinesiologists specialised in preventive and adapted physical activity, able to work in educational, recreational and healthcare contexts to promote psycho-physical wellbeing. The career opportunities concern the healthcare, educational and sports fields, with continuity with the National Health Service. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Before applying it is advisable to compare this information with that published on the university's official website, which may be more up to date than the page. It is also advisable to contact the department's teaching office to clarify any doubts about attendance, lesson calendar, assessment methods and organisation of the final exam. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments. It may also be useful to ask whether information sessions or orientation days are held, in which lecturers present the course and answer candidates' questions. Finally, it is advisable to check the application deadlines and the documents to attach, because enrolment deadlines may be short and vary from one academic year to the next.