Sports Performance Practice - Letterkenny

This programme develops expert knowledge across scientific and technical disciplines, alongside the professional skills and competencies that underpin a successful career in sports performance. 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.

What will I study?

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

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.

1 year full-time, 2 years, part-time, blended delivery.



On-Campus Attendance: Mandatory attendance at a two day block, five times in the year