Professional Skills for High-Performance Sport - Letterkenny

Working in high-performance sport demands a blend of technical and non-technical professional competencies. This programme develops the non-technical skills and competencies that are essential for success, including leadership, communicating with impact, building trust and relationships, critical thinking and reasoning.



Who should apply?

This programme is aimed at sports coaches, practitioners, managers and leaders seeking professional development to deliver greater impact in the challenging environment of high-performance sport.

What will I study?

Modules:

Professional Skills for High-Performance Sport

Applicants require a Level 8 Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification, in a sport-related discipline. Non-sport degree graduates who have significant work experience in a related sport industry may also apply.



Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

12 weeks, part-time, online delivery.



Study Hours

The course comprises weekly online lectures, directed study and recommended independent study.



On-Campus Attendance: No attendance required.