CareerFit CourseFinderSports Science with Exercise Physiology - Athlone
- Course code
- US951
- Level
- Level 8
- Award
- Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
- Classification
- Major
- Awarding body
- Technological University of the Shannon
- Duration
- 4 years full-time. Class Contact Hours: Year 1: 22 hours per week Year 2: 22 hours per week Year 3: 21 hours per week Year 4: 16 hours per week
Programme summary
Over the course of four years, students will learn the underpinnings and applied disciplines of sports science, positioning graduates as a sports scientist who can pursue further study or work in practice with individual athletes, sports teams and general community and clinical groups to enhance participation, performance and health in sport.
Entry requirements
A minimum of grade H5 at Higher Level in two subjects plus a minimum of grade O6/H7 at Ordinary Level in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate examination. Two of these six subjects must be Mathematics and a Language (English or Irish) Two of these subjects must be mathematics and a language (English or Irish). Garda Vetting required Up to five places will be reserved each year for outstanding candidates who have reached a very high standard of sporting achievement, through performance or coaching and who are committed to further developing their sporting and academic careers. See TUS website for further information
Who to apply to
CAO