Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Strength and Conditioning

at Institute of Technology Carlow

Course Structure

The course includes practical classes for the application of knowledge in an applied environment. Year 3 includes a 14-week work placement in a national or international sport organisation. An independent project is carried out in Year 4.

Subjects

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory
 

• Anatomy of Human Movement 1
• Physiology and Cell Biology 1
• Maths and Physical Sciences for Health Science
• Strength and Conditioning: Applied Coaching 1
• Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory
 

• Anatomy of Human Movement 2
• Physiology and Cell Biology 2
• Strength and Conditioning Applied Coaching 2
• Exercise Physiology 1
• Physical Sciences for Health Science

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory
 

• Nutritional Biochemistry
• Motor Control
• Pathophysiology
• Health Psychology and Promotion 1
• Research in Sport and Health

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory
 

• Exercise Physiology 2 for Sport
• Nutrition
• Health Psychology and Promotion 2
• Sport and Exercise Biomechanics 1
• Strength and Conditioning Applied Coaching 3

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory
 

• Applied Strength and Reconditioning
• Sport and Exercise Biomechanics 2
• Sports Nutrition
• Applied Research in Sport and Health
• Strength and Conditioning for Older Adults

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory
 

• Work Placement SES (S and C)

Year 4 / Semester 1

Mandatory
 

• Exercise Physiology 3
• Sports Coaching
• Periodisation 1
• Paediatric Strength and Conditioning
• Current Concepts in Strength and Conditioning

Year 4 / Semester 2

Mandatory
 

• Sports Coaching and Performance Analysis
• Sports Psychology
• Periodisation 2
• Research Project and Dissertation

What are the minimum entry requirements?

Leaving Certificate:
 

• 2H5 & 4O6/H7.

Subjects required:
 

• English or Irish O6/H7

• Mathematics O6/H7

Other:
 

Garda vetting required.

The fees for Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Strength and Conditioning may vary from €10,000 to €15,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

What will I be able to do when I finish the course?

Graduates of Strength and Conditioning will be able to use scientific knowledge and practical expertise to guide the design and implementation of training programmes and monitoring of athletes. Graduates will also have expert knowledge in the application of strength and conditioning for both children and older adults.