Do you have a passion for sport? Do you want to work in an exciting global industry?

If so, UCD is the place to transform your personal interests into a rewarding career. From training athletes and improving fitness, through to managing sports organisations or working in marketing and sponsorship, you will find a Sport & Performance programme to match your aspirations.

Sport & Performance

Health and Performance Science DN425Sport & Exercise Management DN430

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I’m interested in:

• Thescienceofsport

• Eliteathletessupport

• StrengthandConditioning

• Sportsnutrition

• ExercisePhysiology

• SportsPsychology

• HumanBiomechanics

Why is this course for me?Health & Performance Science focuses on thescientific principles underlying the promotionandenhancementofsport,physicalhealthandexercise. This BSc degree addresses the appli-cation of sport and exercise science to sportscompetition and performance levels, and toimproving physical health, well-being and fit-nessacrossourlifespan.Ifyouhaveaparticularinterestinhowsportandexercisesciencecanbeappliedacrossarangeofdisciplines, ranging fromadolescents and eliteathletes to specific disease populations, thenthisdegree is foryou.Theprogrammeplacesalarge emphasis on practical skill-based teach-ing,givingstudentstheopportunitytoengageinactivelearning.Thisdevelopscriticalcompe-tenciesinanalysis,evaluationandtesting.

What will I study?ModulesstudiedontheHealth&PerformanceSciencedegreeincludethefollowing:First YearAnatomy•Chemistry•Biochemistry•Physics•ExercisePhysiology•TheoryofCoaching•Strength&ConditioningSecond Year ExercisePhysiology•SportsPsychology•Biomechanics•SportsNutrition•ResearchMethods•ExercisePrescriptionThird Year ExercisePhysiology•SportsInjuryManagement•SportsNutrition•Statistics•CaseStudyinSportsScience•ExercisePrescription•MinorDissertation(ResearchProject)

Career & Graduate Study OpportunitiesWhen you graduate you will be skilled in theprescription and management of therapeuticexercise interventions inhealthcareandsport-ing settings. Youwill also be an expert in theanalysis and evaluation of human sports andexerciseperformance.

Graduatescanfindemploymentin:• Sportandexerciseconsultancy

• Healthpromotion

• Professionalathlete/teamsupport

• Exercisephysiology

• Strengthandconditioning

TheyarealsoeligibletoapplyforMScandPhDprogrammesintheUCDSchoolofPublicHealth,Physiotherapy&PopulationScience.

Entry RequirementsIrish1, English, A third language, Mathematics, One laboratory science subject, One other recognised subject.

Leaving CertificatePasses in six subjects including those shown above, of which two must be minimum HC3.

CAO 2012 points range: 490 - 550

A-Level/GCSE Passes (GCSE Grade C or above) in six recognised subjects including those above, of which two must be minimum Grade C or above at A-Level.

Guideline Equivalent Average A-Level Grades AAA (A-Level) & b (AS) or equivalent combination

Guideline Equivalent Minimum A-Level GradesABCD (A-Level) or equivalent combination

Average Intake 40

Length of Programme 3 Years

Progression Entry RoutesFETAC Entry Route — None

IT Transfer Route — None

1 A-Level candidates are usually exempt from the Irish Language Requirement.

CAO Code

DN425Health & Performance ScienceBSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

LEARN and apply scientific principles relating to the promotion, maintenance and enhancement of sport, physical health, and exercise.

DEVELOP practical skills in human exercise physiology, sports biomechanics, sports and exercise nutrition, and sports psychology.

For more information, contact:

Linda Stone UCD Institute for Sport & Health Newstead, Belfield, Dublin 4 sports.institute@ucd.ie +353 1 716 3271

Fitness testing in the UCD Institute for Sport & Health

I chose to go to UCD because of the opportunity to merge my sporting commitments (Airtricity League Soccer) with my interest in sport, physical health and exercise science. The BSc Health & Performance Science degree allows me to develop a critical awareness

of the scientific principles underlying the optimisation of sporting performance. The emphasis on laboratory based work is refreshing and we’ve had access to the excellent facilities in the UCD Institute for Sport & Health, for modules in exercise physiology and strength and conditioning. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone with an interest in these areas.

Tomas Boyle is a UCD Ad Astra Elite Sports Scholar.

Tomas BoyleS T UDENT

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I’m interested in:

• Thebusinessofsport

• Howsportisorganisedandmanaged

• Planning/runningsportsevents

• Sponsorshipandmarketing

• Managingsportsfacilities

• Developingsportsprogrammes

• Directingcoaching/exerciseprogrammes

For more information, contact:

Linda Stone UCD Institute for Sport & Health Newstead, Belfield, Dublin 4 sports.institute@ucd.ie +353 1 716 3271

Why is this course for me?ThemultidisciplinarynatureoftheBScinSport& ExerciseManagement equips students withskills in areas such as management, market-ing,eventplanning,humanresources,econom-ics/finance, sports development and coaching.Theseunderpinthestructureandgovernanceofsport,healthandexerciseprogrammestoday.Iftheseopportunitiesinterestyouthenthecom-bination of UCD’s internationally recognisedacademic excellence and sporting reputationmakesthisdegreeideal.

What will I study?Theprogrammeoffersaprogressivepathwayforstudentstospecialiseinsecondandthirdyear.Modulesinclude:First YearSportsDevelopment•TheoryofCoaching•SportsLaw•SportsMarketing•FinancialManagement•SportsManagement•IntroductiontoExerciseScienceSecond Year EventManagement•EconomicsofSport•Sport/HealthPsychology•StrategicPlanningandSportsDevelopment.Studentsspecialiseinoneof:• Sportsmanagement

• Exercisemanagementor

• CoachingmanagementWork placement:StudentsalsoundertakeatenweekstructuredworkplacementeitherinIrelandor abroad during the summer. This providesinvaluablepracticalexperienceandanopportu-nitytogainemploymentupongraduation.Third Year Students studyboth thebusinessof sport andtheir selected specialisation.They also under-takeanindividualresearchprojectordisserta-tionthatimpartscriticalskillsinprojectdesignandmanagement,inresponsetocurrentissueswithinthebroadersportsindustry.

International Study OpportunitiesSport & Exercise Management students canapplytostudyabroadforeitherasemesterorayear through the Erasmus programmeor on anon-EUexchange.

Career & Graduate Study OpportunitiesOur graduates have a track record of employ-ment,bothnationallyandinternationally,in:SportsAdministration•SportsMarketing•EventManagement•ExerciseManagement• PrivateSportsEnterprises•SportsDevelopment•CoachingDevelopmentFurther education opportunities are availableonMScandothergraduateprogrammes.

Admission RequirementsApplicationsfrommaturecandidates,andschoolleavers,arewelcome(throughtheCAO).Specialconsiderationmaybegiventoeliteathletesandcoacheswishingtopursueacareerinsportandexercisemanagement.Holders of theDiplomain SportsManagement with a GPA of 3.08 orhighermay,withProgrammeBoardapproval,beadmittedtosecondyearoftheBScprogramme–applicationisviawww.ucd.ie/apply.

Sport & Exercise Management BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)

DEVELOP skills leading to a wide range of career possibilities including sports development, sports administration, starting your own sports business, sports events management and sports marketing.

UCD Student Ambassador, Richard Skelly, training with UCD Boat Club on the River Liffey at Islandbridge

Sports & Exercise Management offers a wide range of modules from sports topics to more busi-ness orientated areas.

The compulsory work placement gave me the unique opportunity to apply this knowledge on a practical level, while working in

my area of interest. The hard work during this placement paid off as I now love my new job in sports management!

Heather RowlandS T UDENT

Entry RequirementsIrish1, English, A third language, Mathematics2, Two other recognised subjects.

Leaving CertificatePasses in six subjects including those shown above, of which two must be minimum HC3.

CAO 2012 Points Range: 425 - 490

A-Level/GCSE Passes (GCSE Grade C or above) in six recognised subjects including those above, of which two must be minimum Grade C or above at A-Level.

Guideline Equivalent Average A-Level Grades AAC (A-Level) & c (AS) or equivalent combination

Guideline Equivalent Minimum A-Level GradesACC (A-Level) & a (AS) or equivalent combination

Average Intake 40

Length of Programme 3 Years

Progression Entry RoutesFETAC Entry Route — None

IT Transfer Route — None

1 A-Level candidates are usually exempt from the Irish Language Requirement.

2 Minimum Grade OB3/HD3 in Leaving Certificate or equivalent. See additional admission requirements.

CAO Code

DN430

For more information, contact:

Gillian Johnston UCD Centre for Sports Studies sports.studies@ucd.ie +353 1 716 3430

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Studying UCD Sport & Performance

Engage with the principlesYear 1

Economic, Event & Strategic Management of Sport

Physiology, Fitness & Biomechanics Testing

Sports & Exercise Psychology

Sports, Coaching or Exercise Management

Work Placement in Ireland or Abroad

Strength & Conditioning

Optional Study Abroad Experience in the USA, Canada or Australia

Taught Graduate Programmes Career Opportunities

Sports Development Officer

Fitness Professional

Facility/Operations Manager

National/International Governing Bodies

Exercise Physiologist

Health Promotion

Sport & Exercise Consultancy

Education & Research

Professional Athlete/ Team Sport & Exercise

Science Support

Shape your career with UCD Sport & Performance

MSc Sport & Exercise Management

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Year 2

SpecialisationYear 3

MSc Sports Studies

MSc Health & Performance Science

PhD

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Marketing & Management of Sport Anatomy & Kinesiology Exercise Physiology

Cultural & Legal Foundations of Sport & Development

Academic & Information Technology Skills

Chemistry & Biochemistry

Sport & Exercise for Health & Special Populations

Research Methods & Independent Research Project

Biomechanics & Injury Management

Sports, Coaching or Exercise Management

Physical Activity, Health & Nutrition

Exercise Physiology & Exercise Performance

Sport & Exercise Manager

Sport & Exercise Scientist

Degree (Honours)BSc Sport & Exercise Management | BSc Health & Performance Science

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