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Ireland

Natural Sciences

Natural Sciences - Other

BSc Sport Science & Health

4 years

€3000 pa

Programme profile


You will develop a detailed understanding of the scientific aspects of sport and physical activity. You will also be shown how these are investigated and applied. The objective of the course is to produce well-informed science graduates who think critically and creatively, can apply the knowledge they've learned and who are prepared for employment in a variety of sectors.

Programme content


Year 1
Physiology for Health Sciences 1
Chemistry for Health Related Professions
Introduction to Psychology
Health and Fitness 1: Theory and Practice
Physiology for Health Sciences 2
Anatomy
Motor Learning and Development 1
Introductory Sociology
Health and Fitness 2: Theory and Practice
Physics for Science and Health
Adapted Physical Activity 1

Year 2
Independent Learning
Sport and Exercise Nutrition 1
Sport and Exercise Physiology 1
Functional Anatomy
Health and Fitness 3
Sport Psychology
Sport and Exercise Physiology 2
Genetics and Health
Sociology of Sport
Health and Fitness 4
Sport and Exercise Biomechanics 1
Exercise Psychology

Year 3
INTRA
Clinical Exercise Physiology 1
Adapted Physical Activity 2
Sport and Exercise Biomechanics 2
Injury and Rehabilitation
Coaching Studies
Principles of Health Promotion

Year 4
Clinical Exercise Physiology 2
Sport and Exercise Nutrition 2
Sport and Exercise for Special Populations 1 and 2
Research Project
Research Methods

Entry Requirements


Students must present six subjects of which two must be at grade C or above at Advanced GCE (A-Level. The other subjects must be at least at grade C or above on GCSE or Advanced Subsidiary GCE (AS) papers. The six subjects must include: English, Mathematics and a language other than English.

Required: A-Level D or AS-Level C or GCSE C in Mathematics PLUS A-Level D or AS-Level C or GCSE C in one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology

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