Limerick, Ireland
DEGREE TYPE
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
This program will give you an in- depth knowledge and understanding of the key elements of sport, exercise, health and physical activity from the perspective of the sciences. Throughout the program, you will study the science behind safe participation and effective performance in physical activity and sport.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Semester 1
- Coaching Science & Performance 1
- Functional Anatomy
- Human Physiological Systems for Sport & Exercise Science
- Sport & Exercise Sciences: Transition
- Science Maths 1
- Physics for General Science 1
Semester 2
- Exercise & Fitness
- Introduction to Biomechanics for Sport & Exercise
- Scientific Perspectives of Sport & Exercise Psychology
- Sport & Exercise Sciences: Immersion
- Introduction to Information Technology
- Introductory Biochemistry
Year 2
Semester 3
- Coaching Science & Performance 2
- Quantitative Biomechanical Analysis
- Physiology Muscle in Movement
- Science Maths 3
- Choose 1:
- Principles of Law
- Business Information Systems
- Broadening Modules
Semester 4
- Coaching Science & Performance 3
- Sports Injuries
- Support Systems to Muscle Contraction
- Psychology of Movement: Development from Infancy to Adolescence
- Choose 1:
- Sport and Law
- Business Information Technology 1
- Broadening Modules
Year 3
Semester 5
- Quantitative Biomechanical Analysis
- Nutrition, Exercise Metabolism & Sports Performace
- Perception & Cognition in Action
- Fundamental Concepts of Human Research & their Application
Semester 6
- Cooperative Education 1
- Cooperative Education 2
Year 4
Semester 7
- SES Project A
Semester 8
- SES Project B
Program Outcome
NFQ Level 8 major Award Honours Bachelor Degree
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Graduate Entry)
- Doctor of Philosophy
- MA in Business Management
- MSc in Sports Performance
- MSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- MSc in Occupational Therapy
- MSc in Physiotherapy
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates progressing directly into employment take up a wide variety of roles. The following provides a sample of initial roles listed on the Graduate Outcomes Survey by graduates approximately one year after graduation:
- Applied Sports Scientist
- Athlete
- Coach
- Exercise Physiologist
- Fitness Coach
- Healthcare Assistant
- Nutrition Consultant
- Performance Analyst
- Performance Biomechanist
- Performance Consultant
- Personal Trainer
- Rehabilitation Assistant
- Sport Trainer
- Strength and Conditioning Coach