Study location	Ireland, ATU Galway City
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons) (Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sport and Exercise Science)
Course code	0125/0166

Tuition fee	€12,000 per year

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Qualifications must meet the equivalent of the Irish Leaving Cert level 5 NFQ The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. This includes a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. If your Documents are not in English, please upload a translated version You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL 69+ or Duolingo English Test 90+ More Information

More information	gmit.ie/..rs-in-sport-and-exercise-science

Overview

This exciting new 4 year honours degree is the first of its kind in the West of Ireland. The programme prepares graduates to work in the growing areas of sport performance and health-related exercise science.
On this course, you will learn how to apply scientific principles in order to understand and enhance sport and exercise performance, health and well-being.

It will prepare you to work in the world of sport, helping athletes and teams achieve optimum performance. It will also prepare you to work the health sector, helping individuals to manage or prevent lifestyle-related chronic diseases through training and physical activity.

You can expect a strong focus on practical learning, work placement and projects. Much of your learning will take place in specialised classrooms and our dedicated performance analysis laboratory. You will develop a thorough understanding of the three main disciplines of sport and exercise science: physiology, psychology and biomechanics.

Career opportunities

“The demand for sport scientists is growing in line with the ever-increasing focus within the sporting world on achieving the best results possible.” Smart Futures

Graduates will be able to work in areas such as:

Professional sports clubs and organisations
National sporting associations, governing bodies and other related sporting agencies
Private health and fitness clubs and spas
Public sports and recreation facilities
Local authorities
Schools, further education and higher education institutions
Exercise referrals
The health sector
International opportunities:

The BSc in Sport and Exercise Science is designed to fulfil the initial requirements for the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accreditation.

BASES is an internationally recognised standard, leading to exciting and varied career opportunities for graduates.