Sports Performance Practice - Letterkenny
The course aims to provide learners with a broad knowledge of the science of sports performance practice and an expert knowledge in specialist areas of the science of sport performance, such as exercise physiology, sports nutrition, strength and conditioning and performance analysis.
Who should apply?
This programme is suitable for coaches, sport scientists, practitioners and teachers looking to pursue or develop their career in sports performance, strength and conditioning, exercise physiology, performance analysis, research, education, coaching or other science-based professions.
Subjects taught
Modules
Sports Nutrition
Physiology of Sport & Exercise
Research Methods
Data Analytics
Strength & Conditioning
Sports Performance Analysis
Professional Practice
Dissertation or Work Based
Learning Research Project
Entry requirements
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
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years, part-time.
On-Campus Attendance
Mandatory attendance at a two day block, five times in the year