This is a full-time taught programme designed to provide graduates working in sport science, fitness and healthcare professions with in-depth knowledge and skills in the area of biomechanics and movement analysis.Biomechanics describes the analysis of human movement using the science of mechanics and provides practitioners in sports, exercise, physical activity and healthcare with tools to analyse, monitor and improve body movement and function.This programme will focus on the role of biomechanics and movement analysis for the performance and maintenance of health, injury prevention and rehabilitation in athletic and clinical populations.It is aimed at graduates who have already developed an interest in biomechanics and are interested in improving their practical biomechanics knowledge and its application in athletic and clinical populations.This is currently the only postgraduate course in Sport & Clinical Biomechanics being offered in Ireland.The programme is delivered via blended learning and has been designed to suit those that are already in the workplace and can be completed on a part-time basis.
| Course Location | Galway City, Galway |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 18 months |
| Course Time | Full-time |
| Course Fee | 6300 |
| Entry Requirements | Candidates must hold a cognate Level 8 Bachelor (Hons) degree with a minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent. Typically, students will come from a scientific background however candidates with relevant experiential learning will also be considered. |
| Career Path | The programme is aimed at graduates working in sport science, fitness and healthcare professions who have already developed an interest in biomechanics and are interested in improving their practical biomechanics knowledge and its application in athletic and clinical populations. |
A 60 credit masters programme designed for professionals working in areas that cater for people with palliative and/or end of life care needs.
This is an innovative programme that has been designed in close consultation with manufacturing industry who have identified a requirement to up-skill their employees.
This is an innovative programme that has been designed in close consultation with manufacturing industry who have identified a requirement to up-skill their employees.
This is an innovative work-based learning programme that has been designed in close consultation with the manufacturing industry in the western region who have identified a major skill-gap in the field.
