BSc (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Science
Course Overview
This four-year Sport & Exercise Science degree equips students with the expertise to enhance athletic performance and well-being through the integrated application of biomechanics, physiology, and psychology. Graduates will be prepared for careers working directly with athletes and coaches, utilizing cutting-edge technology to analyze and improve training outcomes. The program emphasizes a strong practical foundation with opportunities for work placement and recognized fitness instructor certifications.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain hands-on experience with elite-level facilities, including human performance labs, a high-performance gym, and Dartfish analysis software.
- Learn from expert staff who provide sports science support to Olympic, Paralympic, and professional athletes and teams.
- Undertake a 12-week professional placement with top-tier organizations like Premiership football clubs and professional rugby teams.
- Earn REPS Ireland recognized qualifications in Fitness Instruction and Personal Training as part of the core curriculum.
- Conduct original research and complete a final-year dissertation on topics from injury prevention to the psychological demands of sport.
Course Overview
This four-year Sport & Exercise Science degree equips students with the expertise to enhance athletic performance and well-being through the integrated application of biomechanics, physiology, and psychology. Graduates will be prepared for careers working directly with athletes and coaches, utilizing cutting-edge technology to analyze and improve training outcomes. The program emphasizes a strong practical foundation with opportunities for work placement and recognized fitness instructor certifications.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain hands-on experience with elite-level facilities, including human performance labs, a high-performance gym, and Dartfish analysis software.
- Learn from expert staff who provide sports science support to Olympic, Paralympic, and professional athletes and teams.
- Undertake a 12-week professional placement with top-tier organizations like Premiership football clubs and professional rugby teams.
- Earn REPS Ireland recognized qualifications in Fitness Instruction and Personal Training as part of the core curriculum.
- Conduct original research and complete a final-year dissertation on topics from injury prevention to the psychological demands of sport.
Requirements
Modules
- Good Laboratory Practice & Core Skills
- Introduction To Ict For Scientists
- Introductory Biology
- Introductory Chemistry
- Introductory Mathematics
- Introductory Physics
- Cell Biology & Biochemistry
- Physics For Scientists
- Mathematics For Scientists
- Physical & Organic Chemistry
- Introduction To Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Science
- Plant Biology
- Forensic Science
- Laboratory Data Analysis And Presentation
- Microbiology 1
- Organic Chemistry And Biomolecules
- Scientific Enquiry In Biology
- Spectroscopic Techniques
- Statistics For Scientists
- Applied Mathematics For Scientists
- Biochemistry
- Chromatographic And Electrophoretic Techniques
- Environmental Monitoring
- Food Microbiology
- Microbial Biotechnology And Genetics
- Chromatographic Method Development And Validation
- Protein Chemistry And Enzymology
- Molecular Biology And Genetics
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Microbiology 2
- Applied Immunology
- Laboratory Data Modelling
- The Professional Individual
- Microbial Ecology And Bioremediation
- Research Project And Methodologies
- Industrial Processing And Operations
- Total Quality Management
