Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport & Exercise Science
What is the BSc (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Science?
The BSc (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Science is a full-time, four year, honours degree course of study that can be chosen within the Exercise Sciences Common Entry Route. The Sport and Exercise Science programme will give graduates the knowledge and skills to evaluate sport and athletic performance from a biomechanical, physiological and psychological perspective. They will then be capable of working with athletes and coaches on an ongoing basis to improve performance, health and well-being. The programme will emphasise the traditional sports science disciplines of biomechanics, physiology and psychology but also newer applied sports science disciplines including strength and conditioning, sports nutrition and team performance analysis.
At the end of the programme, graduates will be able to:
- Measure, analyse and evaluate athletic performance using sports science laboratory apparatus and analysis software
- Evaluate psychological profiles and mood states using sports psychology assessment tools
- Assist athletes and coaches in improving performance during the training year and in preparation for major competitions in challenging environments
- Plan sports-specific strength and conditioning programmes for athletes and teams
- Assist athletes and coaches in distinguishing fact from fiction with reference to the sports science research literature
Programme features
Staff
Department staff have extensive experience providing sports science support to elite athletes and teams. Staff currently or recently
- Assist elite teams and athletes of the region in monitoring body composition changes during the training year
- Work with intercounty GAA teams and various athletes in strength and conditioning, psychology and nutritional support roles
- Provide ongoing performance testing for elite cyclists and triathletes as well as teams
- Work with the Sport Ireland Institute to assist elite student athlete development
- Are accredited sports psychology service providers with the Institute of Sport, working with Olympic athletes and teams
- Provided sports science support to the Irish Paralympic team over 2 Olympic cycles
- Provided sports psychology and backup team support at the Olympic Games in London and Rio
Campus Information
Cork Road
Intakes
- Jan
- July
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
WIT’s award-winning Careers Development Centre is the main point of contact for:
- Students and graduates, helping you explore your options, develop your employability skills and make successful job applications
- Academic Staff, supporting you to equip your students with the skills they need to enhance their employability and succeed in their future careers
- Employers interested in securing the recruitment of well educated, career orientated, informed graduates
The Careers Development Centre supports the Institute in providing opportunities for students and graduates to develop the skills and attributes required to manage their careers throughout their working lives.
PSW Opportunity
2 Years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- You should be at least 17 years of age in January of the year of entry.
- You must have a Secondary/High School Diploma, with good grades in English and Mathematics and at least 4 other subjects, on average + 60%.
- Some courses have special entry requirements, which you should check under the course details.
Minimum Standard for Undergraduate entry
Examining Body/Framework
Minimum standard
IELTS
5.5 IELTS
(minimum of 5 IELTS in each component)
TOEFL – Computer Based Test
196 (min score of 15 in each component)
TOEFL – Internet Based Test
70 (min score of 15 in each component)
TOEFL – Paper Based Test
550
GCE O-Level English Language
Grade C
GCSE English
Grade C
TIE
B2+
TOEIC
605
Trinity College London
Trinity GESE 8 or ISE II
Cambridge Exams
FCE (High Grade C)
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
Grade C
South East Technological University (Certificate in English for Academic Study or the Certificate in Academic English)
Overall Pass
CEFR
B2
ETAPP
B2+
PTE (Academic)
50
QQI FET
Pass
Duolingo English Test
90
Oxford Test of English
111 (with a minimum of 100 in each component)
Irish Leaving Certificate
Ordinary Level O6
Language Cert
B2 Communicator (with a minimum average of 25)
- Course Code: SE902
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
41000 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 10500 EUR
Application Fee: 50 EUR
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