Mental Skills & Mental Health in Sports & Exercise

Key Fact:
The core aims of the programme are to create an outstanding and distinctive learning experience through innovations in teaching (e.g. problem-based learning), and to promote a sound evidence-based approach for those engaged in a broad range of roles in sport, exercise and health contexts.

Programme Content
Spring Semester
• Wellbeing and Work
• Performance Psychology
• Exercise Psychology & Mental Health
• Motor Cognition: Understanding Action
• Qualitative Research in Methods in Psychology OR
• Advanced Empirical Psychology

Summer Semester
• Applied Positive Psychology
• Psychological Skills Training for Sports Performance
• Professional Practice & Ethics
• Psychology Research Dissertation Development
• Professional Competencies

Autumn Semester
• Research Dissertation

Entry to the programme will be based on the result of a written application with appropriate references (no interview required). Applicants require a minimum 2.2 Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) in the domain of sport science, psychology, sports coaching or sport management. RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) entry will be available for those without a related degree. Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements of the University. Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than two years prior to application). Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following: TOEFL – 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based).

How to apply:
1. Choose your programme.
2. Check closing date for the programme.
3. Apply online at www.ul.ie
4. Have your supporting documentation ready to upload.
5. Pay the application fee (€35 online / €40 bank draft or cheque).
6. Submit your application.

What to include with your application:

Qualification transcripts and certificates,

A CV (Curriculum Vitae),

Scanned copy of any membership of psychological societies and CPD workshop attendance,

A copy of your birth certificate or passport

If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice

If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:

• English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
AND
• English language competency certificate

1 year full-time.