Display originality and insight in the field of strength and conditioning for team and individual sports. Demonstrate the skills of utilising video notational analysis to provide feedback to individuals participating in strength sports and/or in a strength training environment. Understand nutritional planning for elite sports performance. Understand psychological principles underlying elite sports performance and demonstrate the application of psychological skills training to optimise sports performance Construct a variety of integrated training practices combining sport-specific skills and related conditioning challenges to optimise player development and progression. Demonstrate an appreciation of current research within the area of speed sports. Organise and perform lab and field-based skills related to research on selected human movement activity and defend the results. Graduates will develop a sound understanding of the physiology, psychology and biomechanics background behind sports performance for speed, endurance, team and strength sports.

An undergraduate degree, 2.2 honours (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) or higher, with preference given to applicants with related subjects such as health, sports science, physical education, nutrition, physiotherapy, anatomy or human biology. Relevant work experience in sport will also be advantageous. Entry to the programme will be based on the result of a written application and appropriate academic references. There will be no interview. RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) entry will be available for those without a related degree. Garda clearance will also be required for this programme. What to include with your application Qualification transcripts and certificates English language qualification(s) if English is not your first language Certified English translation of your transcripts/certificates where the original transcripts are in a language other than English A CV (Curriculum Vitae) Scanned copy of any laboratory, sports/coaching related certification or workshop attendance A copy of your birth certificate (long document)