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The BSc (Hons) in Applied Strength & Conditioning has been designed to suit mature learners who would like to return to education and achieve a qualification but cannot attend a full-time course. The course provides learners with a scientific grounding in strength and conditioning application.
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Key areas of study include physiology, resistance training, psychology and nutrition, with a focus on practical application of strength and conditioning. The programme allows for exit awards in year one (Certificate in Personal Training – REP’s Ireland accredited) and year two (Higher Certificate in Strength and Conditioning). Year 3 includes work placement in an industry specific environment and year four includes the Weightlifting Ireland level 1 certification and a research project. All modules have been aligned with the National Strength and Conditioning Associations (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist ® (CSCS®) accreditation
Ireland’s National Sports Policy 2018 – 2027 identifies the importance of performance and high-performance achievement in sport and securing international success as part of its ambition. This degree is a response to this policy and to the practical needs of the performance and high-performance coaching workforce.
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Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.
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PROPOSED MODULES |
MANDATORY/ELECTIVE |
CREDITS |
| 1 |
Anatomy & Physiology for Performance |
Mandatory |
10 |
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Principles of Exercise, Fitness & Health |
Mandatory |
10 |
|
Resistance Training |
Mandatory |
10 |
| 2 |
Personal Fitness Training |
Mandatory |
10 |
|
Programme Design & Prescription |
Mandatory |
10 |
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Foundations of Nutrition |
Mandatory |
10 |
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PROPOSED MODULES |
MANDATORY/ELECTIVE |
CREDITS |
| 3 |
Coaching Science |
Mandatory |
10 |
|
Biomechanics of Movement |
Mandatory |
10 |
|
Sports & Exercise Physiology |
Mandatory |
10 |
| 4 |
Athlete Evaluation & Load Monitoring |
Mandatory |
10 |
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Speed & Agility Development |
Mandatory |
10 |
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Athletic Development – Special Populations |
Mandatory |
10 |
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PROPOSED MODULES |
MANDATORY/ELECTIVE |
CREDITS |
| 5 |
Professional Development – Reflective Practice |
Mandatory |
5 |
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Work Based Learning (Placement) |
Mandatory |
25 |
| 6 |
Sports Periodisation |
Mandatory |
10 |
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Endurance Development |
Mandatory |
10 |
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Applied Sports Psychology |
Mandatory |
10 |
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PROPOSED MODULES |
MANDATORY/ELECTIVE |
CREDITS |
| 7 |
Youth Strength & Conditioning* (WI L1) |
Mandatory |
10 |
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Sports Nutrition Practice |
Mandatory |
10 |
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Sports Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation |
Mandatory |
10 |
| 8 |
Research methods |
Mandatory |
5 |
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Project |
Mandatory |
25 |
Fees
EU Fees: €1,500 per 30 credits or per semester
Non-EU Fees: €10,500