Optimisation of Health for Performance in Irish Dancers

Key programme benefits to future students

- Understand issues impacting performance and success of dancers such as musculoskeletal anatomy, injury risk, prevention and management; nutrition and diet; psychology of training and performance; the adolescent and older adult dancer; planning the dance calendar; sleep and travel and considerations for male dancers.



- Sessions will be delivered by international experts in these areas through a mix of live and recorded forums, and students will be encouraged to integrate their learning into class and/or personal practice settings.



- Peer learning will be an important part of the programme where students will be encouraged to share their knowledge and work with colleagues to enhance their experience.

Optimisation of Health for Performance in Irish Dancers

Autumn Module

• Optimisation of Health for Performance in Irish Dancing 1



Spring Module

• Optimisation of Health for Performance in Irish Dancing 2

Applicants must normally have a first or second class Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) or equivalent prior learning.



Equivalent prior learning may include an Irish dancing teacher /adjudicator qualification awarded by any of the recognised Irish dancing governing bodies internationally, or significant expertise (over 5 years of engagement at elite level) of competitive or professional Irish dancing. Candidates applying via the prior learning policy will be evaluated by a review panel prior to acceptance. Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements of the University. The University reserves the right to shortlist and interview applicants as deemed necessary.

1 year part-time online

Graduate careers

Graduates of the programme will seek to build a stronger, better, more robust Irish dancer.