都柏林大學(xué)

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. This BSc degree addresses the application of sport and exercise science to high performance sport and to improving physical health, well-being and fitness across our life span. If you have a particular interest in how sport and exercise science can be applied across numerous disciplines, ranging from adolescents and elite athletes to specific disease populations, then this degree is for you. The programme places a large emphasis on practical skill-based teaching, giving students the opportunity to engage in active learning. This develops critical competencies in analysis, evaluation and testing.

What will I study?

Students attend lectures and small group practical classes. Practical classes take place in both the UCD High Performance Gym and an exercise physiology laboratory, which is British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accredited

Assessment is through a combination of end-of-semester written examinations and continuous assessment. In your final year, you will also undertake a group based research thesis.

International Study Opportunities

Health & Performance Science students can apply to study abroad for a semester in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, through one of the Sport & Exercise exchange agreements.

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities

When you graduate you’ll be skilled in the prescription and management of therapeutic exercise interventions in healthcare and sporting settings. You'll also be an expert in the analysis and evaluation of human sports and exercise performance. Graduates can find employment in:

Graduates can find employment in:

• Sport and exercise consultancy
• Health promotion
• Professional athlete or team support
• Exercise physiology
• Strength and conditioning
• Education and research

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