Men United: A football-based physical activity programme for men in Ireland following a prostate cancer diagnosis
About the Project
Applications are invited from suitably qualified graduates for a PhD scholarship at South East Technological University (SETU) for the project Men United: A football-based physical activity programme for men in Ireland following a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in Ireland, and while survival rates are high, many men experience long-term physical and psychological side effects following treatment. Physical activity is a well-established supportive therapy that can improve fitness, reduce fatigue, and enhance quality of life. However, engagement remains low, particularly among men, highlighting the need for innovative, gender-sensitive approaches to survivorship care.
This PhD project will evaluate the translation, effectiveness, and scalability of the evidence-based FC Prostate (Football is Medicine) programme within the Irish context. Using a multi-phase, mixed-methods approach, the research will: (1) examine the feasibility, acceptability, and implementation of a community-based football intervention; (2) conduct a multi-site randomised controlled trial to assess its impact on physical and psychosocial health outcomes; and (3) evaluate its scalability and potential for national roll-out.
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of a 2.1 honours degree in a relevant discipline such as Exercise Science, Physiotherapy, Public Health, Health Psychology, or a related health or behavioural science field
Desirable
- A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Exercise Science, Public Health, Health Psychology or related field)
- An Exercise for Health Specialist qualification or equivalent professional accreditation
- Experience or interest in exercise prescription and/or delivery in clinical or community settings
- Knowledge of behaviour change theories and techniques relevant to physical activity
- Experience with group-based or sport-based physical activity interventions
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