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Universities Ireland Waterford Institute of Technology Courses Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport & Exercise Science

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport & Exercise Science
at Waterford Institute of Technology

Waterford, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 10,250
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Duration48 Months
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Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Science is a full-time, four year, honours degree course of study that can be chosen within the Exercise Sciences Common Entry Route. The Sport and Exercise Science programme will give graduates the knowledge and skills to evaluate sport and athletic performance from a biomechanical, physiological and psychological perspective. They will then be capable of working with athletes and coaches on an ongoing basis to improve performance, health and well-being. The programme will emphasise the traditional sports science disciplines of biomechanics, physiology and psychology but also newer applied sports science disciplines including strength and conditioning, sports nutrition and team performance analysis.

Course Content

Year 1

Semester 1	Semester 2
Fitness and Movement	Sport & Exercise Biomechanics 1
Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology	Introduction to Exercise Psychology
Promoting Physical Activity	Biochemistry & Cell Physiology
Research & Learning	Strength & Conditioning
Human Physiology	Data & Measurement
Introduction to Sport Psychology	Business for the Exercise Professional

Year 2

Semester 3	Semester 4
Teaching for the Exercise Professional	Exercise Physiology
Exercise Prescription for Program Design I	Research Methods & Statistics
Nutrition 1	Nutrition 2
Motivational Interviewing	Group Fitness Instruction
Physical Activity Interventions	Exercise Prescription for Program Design II
Sport Psychology & Skill Acquisition	Positive Psychology

Year 3

Semester 5	Semester 6
Advanced Performance Analysis	Applied Biomechanics
Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology	Exercise Psychology in Practice
Conditioning for performance sport	Major Project in Sport and Exercise Science 1
Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise	Science of Elite Sport Performance
Sport & Exercise Biomechanics 2	Sports Medicine
Sport & Exercise Nutrition

Year 4

Semester 7	Semester 8
Work Placement in Sport and Exercise Science	Advanced Sport & Exercise Physiology
	Ergogenic Aids in Sport & Performance
	Major Project in Sport and Exercise Science 2
	Professional Practice and Social Media
	Sport psychology in practice

Entry Requirement
Leaving Cert: Minimum entry requirements for the BSc (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Science:
- 2 subjects: H5
- 4 subjects: O6/H7
- English or Irish: O6/H7
- Mathematics: O6/H7
Fees & Scholarships
The fees for Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport & Exercise Science may vary from €10,000 to €25,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

Study Abroad (Undergraduate level)
- Per Semester €5,000
Career Prospect
At the end of the programme, graduates will be able to:
- Measure, analyse and evaluate athletic performance using sports science laboratory apparatus and analysis software
- Evaluate psychological profiles and mood states using sports psychology assessment tools
- Assist athletes and coaches in improving performance during the training year and in preparation for major competitions in challenging environments
- Plan sports-specific strength and conditioning programmes for athletes and teams
- Assist athletes and coaches in distinguishing fact from fiction with reference to the sports science research literature

Cost Of Studying At Waterford Institute of Technology

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport & Exercise Science at Waterford Institute of Technology