This is a module where the students at the end of it will be able to Understand the basic concepts of statistics, know the purposes of each statistical analysis in which one dependent variable is used, be able to develop research hypotheses involving one dependent variable and investigate them with the existing statistical technique, understand the concepts of validity and reliability, plan a small research project and investigate the validity and reliability of the research methods using statistics and investigate the above using statistical packages and PC.

This is a module where the students at the end of it will be able to discuss the characteristics of a good written and oral presentation, understand the structure, design, and evaluation criteria of a postgraduate thesis, understand the criteria based on which the different formats of data presentation are selected (e.g., graphs, tables, etc.), understand in the effective use of appropriate computer software to analyse and present data (e.g., excel, powerpoint, etc.), apply the knowledge he/she received (study presentation and thesis writing).

This is a module where the students at the end of it will be able to understand the term ‘over-use’ during physical work, as well as its epidemiological and pathophysiological aspects and its prevention. They will be able to discuss the functional mechanisms of the skeletal muscles, the factors contributing to the maintenance and proper function of the muscular system, as well as the long term effects of exercise on the human muscular system. In addition they will be able to understand the effect-load of physical exercise on the different joints and anatomic elements in relation to different activities. Finally they will know the characteristics of different muscular system dysfunctions and how proper muscular load can be used as a prevention and rehabilitation mean to maintain health.

This is a module where the students at the end of it will be able to explain the underlying mechanisms of the physiological adaptations taking place when the human organism is exposed to extreme environments and apply the principles of exercise physiology in adverse environmental conditions. Furthermore, students will understand how the human organism adapt safely to extreme environments and perform exercise/work. Finally, they will be able to promote safe exercise and physical activity in harsh environmental conditions in order to protect the health of their colleagues when exposed to adverse environmental conditions.