Course Summary
Strength and conditioning is the application of scientific principles in order to understand and enhance sport and exercise performance and health and well-being.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Students must have a minimum of a 2.2 in an honour’s degree in any science or related health-discipline. Students with Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) may also be considered for entry, however, they may be required to complete prerequisite assessments prior to acceptance.
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Fees
Total Fees EU: €6300
Total Fees Non-EU: €14000
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Duration
Study Hours
10 hours of online lectures per week in Semester 1 as well as lab days on campus and at least 25 hours per week engaging in self-directed learning.
On-Campus Attendance
The number of contact days on this programme vary in each semester. Semester 1 generally has 7 contact days, Semester 2 generally has 5 contact days, and the requirement for contact days at ATU Galway City in semester 3 will vary depending on the individual independent research project.
Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.