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Applied Sports Science with Sport & Exercise Nutrition – Higher Cert
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Campus: Thurles
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years: 2
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
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Communications Skills
Credits: 5
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Composition & Metabolism of Nutrition
Credits: 5
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Foundations of Nutrition
Credits: 5
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Fundamentals of Human Anatomy
Credits: 5
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Physical Activity Movement & Development
Credits: 5
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Resistance Training Principles
Credits: 5
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Foundations in Biomechanics
Credits: 5
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Fundamental Movement Skills
Credits: 5
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Introduction to Exercise Physiology
Credits: 5
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Nutrition Across The Lifecycle
Credits: 5
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Philosophy & Ethics of Practice
Credits: 5
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Resistance Training Methods
Credits: 5
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Nutritional Assessment
Credits: 5
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Psychology for Sport
Credits: 5
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Public Health Nutrition
Credits: 5
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Speed & Agility for Sport
Credits: 5
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Sports Nutrition
Credits: 5
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Sports Profiling & Needs Analysis
Credits: 5
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Behaviour Management
Credits: 5
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Endurance Development for Sport
Credits: 5
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Injury Management & Return to Play
Credits: 5
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Performance Measurement & Testing
Credits: 5
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Sports Statistics
Credits: 5
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Training for Power & Force Production
Credits: 5
What can you do after this programme?
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.
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.