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Sports Science and HealthEolaíocht Spórt agus Sláinte Sports Science

Course title: Bachelor of Science in Sports Science and Health

TU Code

TU736

CAO Point Range 2024

451-584

Level

Level 7

Award

Bachelor of Science

ECTS Credits

180

Duration

3 years

Number of Places

15

Location

Tallaght

Virtual Tour

Tallaght

Fees

EU Fees

Non-EU Fees

Do you want to know how to apply scientific and medical principles to sports, exercise and the body’s ability to perform physically? This course covers a broad range of disciplines and can lead to many educational and career opportunities. It focuses on the medical aspects of physical activity, and the general concepts of physiology, medical science, nutrition, health, and related training.

Sports Science and Health is the scientific study of physiology and exercise science in relation to the ability of the human body to adapt to motion, movement, physical activity and health changes. This course covers a broad range of disciplines, focusing on the medical aspects of physical activity, and the general concepts of physiology, medical science, nutrition, health, and related training. 

You’ll gain a thorough understanding of the identification, treatment and prevention of injuries that happen during everyday life, illness, physical activity, athletic training, and sporting events. The modules cover injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management, and also how illness and disease affect health, well-being and physical performance. Graduates can find work in both clinical and academic settings, with career opportunities in fitness instruction, scientific research and health-related areas.

You can opt to do a vocational skills module on a portfolio basis by the end of Year 3. Five academic credits are awarded for this module.

Leaving Certificate Requirements

Minimum Number of

Subjects

Higher

5

N/A

Minimum Grade in

Maths

English OR Irish

F2/O6/H7

O6/H7

QQI/FET Requirements

QQI/FET Award Required

Additional Requirements

Any full Level 5 or 6 award

Essential Components Award:
None

In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.

Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.

View Sample Timetable

Graduate Job Titles:

  • Fitness Centre/Leisure Centre Manager
  • Lifestyle Consultant
  • Sports Administrator
  • Sports Coach/Instructor
  • Sports Development Officer
  • Sports Therapist
  • Exercise Physiologist
  • Physical/Occupational Physiologist
  • Medical/Scientific Researcher

Based on your performance, you may apply to Year 4 of TU936 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Science and Health.

Contact Us

School of Biological, Health and Sports Sciences

Progression Options

Year 4
Students can progress, based upon performance to TU936 - Bachelor of Science in Sports Science & Health Level 8.