BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences

A level
The A Level requirement for this course is AAB to include a grade A from one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, PE, Physics, Sports Studies, Sport Science & Leisure Industry or Double Award Applied Science (grade AB).

BTEC
Overall BTEC award profile DDD (to include a unit grade profile of 11 distinctions) in a sport or science based BTEC.

Irish Leaving Certificate
Overall Irish Leaving Certificate profile of Irish Higher grades A1,A1,A1,B1. Specific subjects required include two A1 Highers in the following: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Physics & Chemistry. Plus English and Mathematics grade D at Higher level or grade C at Ordinary level.

Access to Higher Education (HE)
Overall Access profile pass with an average of 70% in each level three module. To include two level three modules from the following: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education, Psychology or Sport Studies. NICATS Maths (25 credits) or Maths 1 and 2 or GCSE grade C Maths.

GCSE
GCSE Profile to include English Language, Mathematics and a Science at grade C. Essential/Key Skills in Application of Number is not regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Mathematics.

English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Foundation Degree in Sport & Exercise Fitness (Sports Science pathway) Pass at Commendation (65%) allows advanced entry to Year 2 to be considered.

HND (science/sport related) entry requirement:

Pass HND with overall Distinction to include 90 distinctions in level 5 credits/units

HNC (science/sport related) entry requirement:

Pass HNC with overall Distinction to include 120 distinctions in level 4/5 credits/units

Applicants may also meet the course entry requirements with combinations of the different qualifications to the same standard as defined by UCAS (provided subject requirements as noted above are met). Examples of acceptable combinations include:

• 2 A Levels and BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
• OCR National Diploma and BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
• 2 A Levels and Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
• A Level and BTEC National Diploma

Year 1: 

• Foundations for Future Success
• Principles of Coaching, Teaching and Instructing
• Sports Practice
• Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Introductory Coaching Award
• Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 
• Basic Biomechanics 

Year 2: 

• Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Research Methods and Statistics 
• Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise 
• Physiology of Sport and Exercise
• Sports Development 
• Strength and Conditioning
• Motor Learning and Performance
• Applied Coaching Principles
• Physical Education: Theory and Practice
• Health and Fitness Instruction
• Performance Analysis

Year 3: 

• Diploma in Professional Practice (International) (DPP/DPPI) 
• Diploma in International Academic Studies (DIAS) 

Year 4: 

• Research Project: Sports and Exercise Sciences
• Elite Athlete
• Sports Strategic Management 
• Exercise Metabolism 
• Applications in Sports Biomechanics 
• Advanced Sports Development 
• Advanced Physical Education and School Sport 
• Applied Sport Psychology and Contemporary Issues 
• Physical Activity, Exercise and Health
• Sport and Exercise Nutrition 
• Applied Performance Analysis