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)