Strength & Conditioning - Galway

Course code: GA_SSTCG_V09
QQI level: Level 9
NFQ type: Level 9 NFQ
Duration: 18 months full-time, blended delivery. Study Hours 10 hours of online lectures per week in Semester 1 as well as lab days on campus and at least 25 hours per week engaging in self-directed learning. On-Campus Attendance The number of contact days on this programme vary in each semester. Semester 1 generally has 7 contact days, Semester 2 generally has 5 contact days, and the requirement for contact days at ATU Galway City in semester 3 will vary depending on the individual independent research project. 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

Strength and conditioning is the application of scientific principles in order to understand and enhance sport and exercise performance and health and well-being.

The course is designed to provide students with an evidence-based understanding of the scientific method in the context of strength and conditioning. Key areas of study include physiology, coaching, psychology, nutrition and metabolism with a focus on the practical application of strength and conditioning.