Course title: Bachelor of Science in Sports Science and Health
Do you want to know how to apply scientific and medical principles to sports, exercise and the body’s ability to perform physically? This course covers a broad range of disciplines and can lead to many educational and career opportunities. It focuses on the medical aspects of physical activity, and the general concepts of physiology, medical science, nutrition, health, and related training.
Sports Science and Health is the scientific study of physiology and exercise science in relation to the ability of the human body to adapt to motion, movement, physical activity and health changes. This course covers a broad range of disciplines, focusing on the medical aspects of physical activity, and the general concepts of physiology, medical science, nutrition, health, and related training.
You’ll gain a thorough understanding of the identification, treatment and prevention of injuries that happen during everyday life, illness, physical activity, athletic training, and sporting events. The modules cover injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management, and also how illness and disease affect health, well-being and physical performance. Graduates can find work in both clinical and academic settings, with career opportunities in fitness instruction, scientific research and health-related areas.
You can opt to do a vocational skills module on a portfolio basis by the end of Year 3. Five academic credits are awarded for this module.
Leaving Certificate Requirements
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Higher |
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5 |
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Minimum Grade in |
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Maths |
English OR Irish |
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F2/O6/H7 |
O6/H7 |
QQI/FET Requirements
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QQI/FET Award Required |
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Any full Level 5 or 6 award |
Essential Components Award: |
In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi
Mature Applicants
Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.
Garda Vetting
Garda Vetting required through TU Dublin see www.tudublin.ie/gardavetting
Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.
View Sample Timetable
Graduate Job Titles:
- Fitness Centre/Leisure Centre Manager
- Lifestyle Consultant
- Sports Administrator
- Sports Coach/Instructor
- Sports Development Officer
- Sports Therapist
- Exercise Physiologist
- Physical/Occupational Physiologist
- Medical/Scientific Researcher
Semester 1
- Chemical Science [Mandatory]
- Critical Skills Development [Mandatory]
- Physical Activity and Health [Mandatory]
- Principles of Exercise Physiology [Mandatory]
- Research Methods and Practical Skills for Sport Science and Health 1 [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Principles of Biomechanics [Mandatory]
- Principles of Sports Medicine [Mandatory]
- Applied Exercise Physiology [Mandatory]
- Principles of Sport and Exercise Biochemistry [Mandatory]
- Research Methods and Practical Skills for Sport Science and Health 3 [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Physical Activity and Metabolic Health [Mandatory]
- Business Development for Sport and Health [Mandatory]
- Human Nutrition [Mandatory]
- Muscle Physiology and Training [Mandatory]
- Research Methods and Practical Skills for Sport Science and Health 5 [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Based on your performance, you may apply to Year 4 of TU936 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Science and Health.