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Health & Performance Science


BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)


learn and apply scientific principles relating to the promotion, maintenance and enhancement of sport, physical health, and exercise.


develop practical skills in human exercise physiology, sports biomechanics, sports and exercise nutrition, and sports psychology.


Why is this course for me? Health & Performance Science focuses on the scientific principles underlying the promotion and enhancement of sport, physical health and exercise. Tis BSc degree addresses the appli- cation of sport and exercise science to sports competition and performance levels, and to improving physical health, well-being and fit- ness across our life span. If you have a particular interest in how sport


and exercise science can be applied across a range of disciplines, ranging from adolescents and elite athletes to specific disease populations, then this degree is for you. Te programme places a large emphasis on practical skill-based teach- ing, giving students the opportunity to engage in active learning. Tis develops critical compe- tencies in analysis, evaluation and testing.


What will I study? Modules studied on the Health & Performance Science degree include the following:


First Year Anatomy • Chemistry • Biochemistry • Physics • Exercise Physiology • Teory of Coaching • Strength & Conditioning


Second Year Exercise Physiology • Sports Psychology • Biomechanics • Sports Nutrition • Research Methods • Exercise Prescription Third Year Exercise Physiology • Sports Injury Management • Sports Nutrition • Statistics • Case Study in Sports Science • Exercise Prescription • Minor Dissertation (Research Project)


Career & Graduate Study Opportunities When you graduate you will be skilled in the prescription and management of therapeutic exercise interventions in healthcare and sport- ing settings. You will also be an expert in the analysis and evaluation of human sports and exercise performance.


Fitness testing in the UCD Institute for Sport & Health


Graduates can find employment in: A Sport and exercise consultancy


A Health promotion A Professional athlete/team support A Exercise physiology A Strength and conditioning A Education and research


Tey are also eligible to apply for MSc and PhD programmes in the UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & Population Science.


James


Tracy STUDENT


I chose to go to UCD because of the opportunity to merge my sporting commitments with my interest in sport, physical health and exercise science. Te BSc Health & Performance Science degree allows me to develop a critical awareness


of the scientific principles underlying the opti- misation of sporting performance. Te emphasis on laboratory based work is refreshing and we’ve had access to the excellent facilities in the UCD Institute for Sport & Health, for modules in exercise physiology and strength and condition- ing. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone with an interest in these areas. James is a member of UCD Elite Athlete Academy.


www.ucd.ie/myucd/sportperformance sports.institute@ucd.ie


+353 1 716 3271 CAO Code DN425


Entry Requirements Irish1, English, A third language, Mathematics, One laboratory science subject, One other recognised subject.


Leaving Certificate Passes in six subjects including those shown above, of which two must be minimum HC3.


Average CAO Points 2010 455


Minimum CAO Points 2010 430* *All applicants with a score greater than this were accommodated but as it was not possible to accommodate all applicants with this score, random selection was applied.


A-Level/GCSE Passes (GCSE Grade C or above) in six recognised subjects including those above, of which two must be minimum Grade C or above at A-Level.


Guideline Equivalent Average A-Level Grades AAA (A-Level) & b (AS) or equivalent combination


Guideline Equivalent Minimum A-Level Grades ABCD (A-Level) or equivalent combination


Average Intake 40 Length of Programme 3 Years


Progression Entry Routes FETAC Entry Route — None


IT Transfer Route — None 1 A-Level candidates are usually exempt from the Irish Language Requirement.


Other programmes of interest


Physiotherapy


Sport & Exercise Management


Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences


102 106 90 Further information


Linda Stone UCD Institute for Sport & Health Newstead, Belfield, Dublin 4


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