Bachelor of Science(Hons) in Sport Science and Health

Sport and exercise scientists use research and analysis to give specialist advice to improve individual or team athletic performance. They also design and administer appropriate methods of assessment, and create exercise or training programmes aimed at improving either health or sporting performance.

As a sport scientist, you must be well versed in technical, physiological and psychological aspects of your field in order to cover territory as diverse as exercise testing, psychological preparation for competition, movement analysis, dietary considerations and strength training.

Early on in DCU’s Sport Science and Health course, you’ll examine the key science subjects that form the backbone of this degree: chemistry, physics, anatomy, physiology, psychology and sociology. As you progress, you’ll learn how these subjects are applied to the study of sport, exercise and health, and what role factors like nutrition and genetics play, as well.

Why do this course?

• Versatile course designed to meet changing needs of students and of employers in sport, exercise and health environments
• Course is supported by state-of-the-art physiology, biomechanics and psychology laboratories
• Relatively small classes allow for individual attention from attentive, accessible staff
• Mixture of practical classes, laboratory work, lectures, tutorials and seminars
• Six-month work placement that gives you a genuine competitive edge with employers
• A small number of places are reserved for elite athletes and/or top level coaches