Applied Sport & Exercise Nutrition - Galway

Course code: GA_SSENG_V09
QQI level: Level 9
NFQ type: Level 9 NFQ
Duration: 18 months full-time, blended delivery. Recommended Study Hours per week This is a full-time MSc programme. 10 hours of online lectures per week in Semester 1 as well as lab days on campus and significant self-directed study. There are less online lectures (~4 hours) in Semester 2 as students are required to carry out a placement during this time. Live lectures are delivered daily online, while labs are on-site at ATU Galway at the end of each month. On-Campus Attendance Requirement The number of contact days on this programme vary in each semester. Semester 1 has 7 contact days, Semester 2 has 6 contact days, and the requirement for contact days at ATU Galway City in semester 3 will vary depending on the individual independent research project. Labs are not optional, and students must ensure that they attend the full day of labs (9-5pm) as per the schedule. Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.
Attendance: Blended
CAO points: —

Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)

Galway

NFQ Level 9

Course summary

This Masters programme is designed to provide students with a sound grounding in the scientific method in the context of sport and exercise nutrition.

Key areas of study include physiology, nutrition and metabolism with a focus on practical application of sport and exercise nutrition. All students will complete laboratory practical sessions to develop applied skills, a sport and exercise nutrition work placement, and an independent, hypothesis driven research project. Employment opportunities exist at a local, regional, national, and international level.

The course is suitable for students that have previously completed a Bachelor of Science or other health-related honours degree. It therefore gives students the opportunity to specialise in Sport and Exercise Nutrition. Flexible Learning The blended nature of the delivery of the programme means that the programme is suitable for students both nationally and internationally.

Live lectures are delivered daily online, while labs are on-site at ATU Galway at the end of each month.