Applied Sports Science with Sport & Exercise Nutrition – BSc

CAO Points: 218
Campus: Thurles
years: 3

Course Code US784
Level 7
Course Type Undergraduate
Study Mode Full Time
Department Sport & Early Childhood Studies

Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles and practical applications of nutrition and exercise in sports performance. Students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience during the course by working with populations of all ages, genders, and abilities through modules such as Nutrition Across the Lifecycle and The Female Athlete, as well as during work placement (or studying abroad) in the third year of the course. The key features of this four-year programme have been designed to reflect the dynamic global sporting environment in which sports nutrition, testing, analysis, and businesses operate.

A unique element of the course is the applied nature of study where most modules have significant practical elements that focus on developing the core knowledge and skills necessary to be industry ready upon graduation.

Contact Details

Theresa Norton

Email: Theresa.Norton@tus.ie

What are the entry requirements?

Leaving Certificate

A minimum of 5 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish.

Mature Applicants

Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.

International Applicants

International applicants should apply directly to the International Office at TUS, allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by 1st June at the latest to ensure visas are processed in time. You should familiarise yourself with visa processing times for your country of origin to ensure you make a timely application. Find out more here.

Course Modules

Year 1 – Semester 1

Communications Skills

Credits: 5
Composition & Metabolism of Nutrition

Credits: 5
Foundations of Nutrition

Credits: 5
Fundamentals of Human Anatomy

Credits: 5
Physical Activity Movement & Development

Credits: 5
Resistance Training Principles

Credits: 5

Year 1 – Semester 2

Foundations in Biomechanics

Credits: 5
Fundamental Movement Skills

Credits: 5
Introduction to Exercise Physiology

Credits: 5
Nutrition Across The Lifecycle

Credits: 5
Philosophy & Ethics of Practice

Credits: 5
Resistance Training Methods

Credits: 5

Year 2 – Semester 1

Nutritional Assessment

Credits: 5
Psychology for Sport

Credits: 5
Public Health Nutrition

Credits: 5
Speed & Agility for Sport

Credits: 5
Sports Nutrition

Credits: 5
Sports Profiling & Needs Analysis

Credits: 5

Year 2 – Semester 2

Behaviour Management

Credits: 5
Endurance Development for Sport

Credits: 5
Injury Management & Return to Play

Credits: 5
Performance Measurement & Testing

Credits: 5
Sports Statistics

Credits: 5
Training for Power & Force Production

Credits: 5

Year 3 – Semester 1

Ergogenic Aids for Sport & Performance

Credits: 5
Food Safety & Technology

Credits: 5
Nutrition for Health & Disease

Credits: 5
Professional Practice & Content Creation

Credits: 5
Sports Technology Analytics

Credits: 5
Statistics for Sport

Credits: 5

Year 3 – Semester 2

Placement for Sport & Exercise Nutrition

Credits: 30

What can you do after this programme?

Career Opportunities

The course reflects the dynamic global sporting environment in which sports nutrition, testing, analysis, and businesses operate and prepares students for entry into employment in the private and public sector including National Governing Bodies for Sport, Elite Sport Teams, High Performance Centres, Gyms, Local Authority Organisations such as Sport Partnerships, Community groups, and Local Sport Clubs.

Further Study

Successful graduates of this programme are eligible for Level 9 and 10 postgraduate programmes within TUS or elsewhere. Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration on the Sport & Exercise Nutrition register (SENr) and the Association for Nutritionists (AfN) and will have a solid basis for further study at postgraduate and professional levels.