Sports Performance

Key Fact:
The aims and objectives of this programme, which includes a professional strength & conditioning (accredited) qualification, reflect our commitment to the development of insightful, competent, critical and reflective sports performance practitioners.

Subjects taught

Programme Content
1 Year Full Time
Spring Semester
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Speed Sports
• Endurance Sports
• Team Sports
• Strength Sports

Summer Semester
• Professional Competencies (Problem-Based Learning)
• Research Dissertation Development,
• Strength & Conditioning (Professional Accreditation)
• Placement

Autumn Semester
• Research Dissertation

Programme Content
Year 1 - Part Time
Spring Semester
• Qualitative Research methods
• Speed Sports
• Strength Sports

Summer Semester
• Research Dissertation Development
• Strength & Conditioning (Professional Accreditation)

Autumn Semester
• No Classes

Year 2 - Part Time
Spring Semester
• Endurance Sports
• Team Sports

Summer Semester
• Professional Competencies (Problem-Based Learning)
• Placement

Autumn Semester
• Research Dissertation

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree, 2.2 honours (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) or higher, with preference given to applicants with related subjects such as health, sports science, physical education, nutrition, physiotherapy, anatomy or human biology. Relevant work experience in sport will also be advantageous.

Entry to the programme will be based on the result of a written application and appropriate academic references. There will be no interview.

RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) entry will be available for those without a related degree.

Garda clearance will also be required for this programme.

Application dates

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

Qualifications and certificate - a certified English translation of your qualifications where you have studied in language other than English

A CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Personal Statement - 1 page

Scanned copy of any laboratory, sports/coaching related certification or workshop attendance

A copy of your birth certificate (long document)AND

English language competency certificate

For applicants applying under Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) please upload the following

Supporting Statement
Appendices evidencing relevant experience

Duration

1 Year Full Time or 2 Years Part-Time.

Fees

An Application Fee of €35 (electronically) or €40 Bank Draft/Cheque will apply to all taught postgraduate programmes

Post Course Info

The MSc in Sports Performance, the first programme of its kind in Ireland, is now accredited and certifies its students in the following:

•Certified Conditioning Coach (CCC) accreditation
•International Society of Performance Analysis in Sports (ISPAS) Video Analysis
•International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK)
•'Cardiac First Response' (AED)

More details
  • Qualification letters

    MSc

  • Qualifications

    Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)

  • Attendance type

    Full time,Part time,Daytime

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    Course provider