Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning

at Atlantic Technological University - Galway

Modules:
 

• Strength & Conditioning Science & Application
• Psychology - Coaching and Motivation
• Applied Sport Technology
• Strength and Conditioning Theory & Practice
• Exercise Physiology, Nutrition & Human Performance

• 3 or 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2:2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NQF Level 8)

Specific job opportunities for graduates have included:
 

• Strength and conditioning coaches with amateur or elite teams
• Performance analysis
• Athlete development programmes
• Public health improvement
• Addressing inequalities in health
• Developing/commissioning and implementing policies and programs
• Monitoring, evaluation and assessment of training needs in individuals/teams
• Education and generating research evidence linking training regimes and sport and exercise performance across a range of employers
• Professional sports clubs and organisations (nationally and globally)
• National sporting associations, governing bodies and other related sporting agencies
• Private health and fitness clubs and public sports and recreation facilities
• Entrepreneurial projects and product development (e.g. biofeedback technology)
• Local authorities (e.g. local sports partnerships)
• Schools, further education and higher education institutions
• The health sector (e.g. Healthy Ireland)
• Performance optimisation (preventative health and post-rehabilitative)
• Advisory positions in weight management, physical activity or similar
• Broader roles in health promotion and health improvement
• Project delivery or advisory work with government agencies, e.g. HSE, local authorities
• Research and data analysis at various higher education institutes
• National health assessment groups