Universities Ireland Dublin City University Courses Sport Science and Health

Sport Science and Health

Dublin City University

Dublin, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 15,000
Country Rank#5
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 92

Program Overview

Sport and exercise scientists use research and analysis to give specialist advice to improve individual or team athletic performance. They also design and administer appropriate methods of assessment, and create exercise or training programmes aimed at improving either health or sporting performance.

As a sport scientist, you must be well versed in technical, physiological and psychological aspects of your field in order to cover territory as diverse as exercise testing, psychological preparation for competition, movement analysis, dietary considerations and strength training.

Early on in DCU’s Sport Science and Health course, you’ll examine the key science subjects that form the backbone of this degree: chemistry, physics, anatomy, physiology, psychology and sociology. As you progress, you’ll learn how these subjects are applied to the study of sport, exercise and health, and what role factors like nutrition and genetics play, as well.

Course Content
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Chemistry for Health Related Professions
- Physics for General Science 1
- Introduction to Psychology
- Introduction to Exercise Science
- Physiology for Health Sciences
- Conditioning Science 1:Theoretical Approaches
- Motor Control & Learning
- Adapted Physical Activity 1
- Sport & Exercise Physiology
- Performance Analysis in Sport
- Applied Health Related Fitness
Year 2 Core Modules:
- Conditioning Science 2:Prescription&Delivery
- Anatomy & Functional Anatomy
- Integrated Sport & Exercise Physiology
- Sport Psychology
- Sport and Exercise Biomechanics 1
- Physical Activity Psychology
- Sociology of Sport 2
- Conditioning Science 3:Delivering Performance
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Genetics & Health
- Introduction to Research Methods
Year 3 Core Modules:
- Intra
- Clinical Exercise Physiology I
- Sport & Exercise Biomechanics 2
- Exercise Referral&Physical activity Promotion
- Injury and Illness in Athletes
- Coaching and Inclusion Studies
Year 4 Core Modules:
- Research Project
- Research Methods
- Clinical Exercise Physiology 2
Year 4 Optional Modules -
- New Business Planning
- Exercise as Medicine - Theory & Practice
- Talent Development and Sports Systems
- Adv Lab Techniques in Sport Science &Exercise
- Uaneen - Contributing Module
- Uaneen Non-Contributing Module
Entry Requirement
Leaving Cert
- In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply
- Minimum of O4 or H6 in Mathematics and minimum of O4 or H6 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry or Agricultural Science
GCE A Level
- In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply
- GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C or GCSE C Mathematics and GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C or GCSE C in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry or Agricultural Science
Fees & Scholarships
Student Contribution
€3,043 per annum

EU Status Fee
€6,679 per annum

Non EU Fee
€15,000 per annum
Career Prospect
Career Areas
- Commercial Fitness
- Corporate Fitness Development
- Professional Sport
You may opt for further study in related areas, including physiotherapy, nutrition, clinical exercise, strength and conditioning, coaching and education.

INTRA programme provides six months of paid, relevant work experience to students. This will give you a genuine competitive edge with employers when you graduate.

The course provides a broad foundation of knowledge, skills and experience for those wishing to pursue employment in:
- Sport (e.g. coaching, sport development, sport science support, sports industry)
- Health (e.g. health promotion, cardiac rehabilitation, corporate health advisor)
Several graduates from the course are employed as sports development officers at local, regional and national levels. They are involved in a variety of roles, including the development and implementation of programmes and strategies linked to increasing participation, improving skills, coaching development and improving the standards of coaching practice.

There are growing opportunities for graduates to gain employment as sport coaches. Coaches are required to have the capacity to improve and develop individual and team performances. Graduates who are employed in coaching have a broad understanding of all aspects of sports performance in a particular sport and, in addition to their degree qualifications, will normally hold coaching qualifications in that sport.

Graduates of the course also work as exercise consultants on specialist programmes in the gymnasium, sports or fitness clubs to help their clients to meet their goals and administer appropriate methods of assessment. After compiling and interpreting the results of this assessment, they design a suitable exercise or training programme. This could be of a technical, physiological or psychological nature.

The course will also provide you with opportunities for further study in a wide variety of related specialist areas, including physiotherapy, nutrition, clinical exercise, strength and conditioning, and coaching and education. There are also opportunities for postgraduate study.

Career Tags
- Coaching
- Education
- Exercise Rehabilitation
- Health Promotion
- Sport and Leisure Administration
- Sports Development

Cost Of Studying At Dublin City University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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