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. 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 REPs 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.
| Course Location | Letterkenny, Donegal |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Honours Bachelor Degree |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 3.5 years |
| Course Time | Part-time |
| Course Fee | 12600 |
| Entry Requirements | Over 21 years by 1 January in the proposed year of entry and the successful completion of at least 5 subjects in the Irish Leaving Certificate (or an equivalent international exam). Maths and either English or Irish are required. Candidates who do not meet the above entry requirement may be admitted to the programme on the grounds of mature years (Over 23 by 1st January in the proposed year of entry), if they have attained appropriate experience and attainment thresholds deemed equivalent. |
| Career Path | Graduate careers typically include roles such as clinical professions, prescription specialists, exercise physiologists, exercise referral professionals, fitness instructors, performance analysts, personal trainers, sports nutritionists, strength and conditioning coaches, and other science-based positions. The main employers are in healthcare, leisure, sport and fitness, and sporting governing bodies. |
This course is specifically aimed at Special Needs Assistants (SNA's), teachers and parents who have an interest in gaining practical and applied knowledge in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
This course is free/ funded under the Springboard+ Initiative.
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.
This Higher Certificate programme has been designed to suit mature learners.
