The Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning has been designed to meet the growing demand for highly skilled, qualified strength and conditioning practitioners.
The aim of the programme is to provide an intellectually challenging, applied postgraduate programme of study that will prepare graduates with advanced knowledge, understanding and practical coaching skills in Strength and Conditioning. This will enable them to work with elite athletes, recreational and specialist population groups.
Course Delivery
The part-time offering is delivered one day per week over two academic years. Semester two of year two will comprise a supervised research dissertation. The research topic may be work-place based.
The full-time programme is delivered on the basis of two full contact days per week over a one year period.
Special features of this programme
Guest lectures
The programme will be delivered by staff who all have significant professional practice experience working with athletes and players at all levels up to international standard.
Alongside the wealth of on-site knowledge, guest lectures will be delivered by international experts in the field.
Facilities
On-site strength and conditioning resources include a dedicated state-of-the-art performance facility, comprising Eleiko equipment, a 30-metre indoor sprint track, sports halls, 4G pitches and athletics track. The Department of Science and Health is equipped with physiology and biomechanics laboratories, each with a comprehensive range of performance evaluation equipment.
What subjects will I study?
Strength and Conditioning Research Dissertation
Advanced Resistance Training
Explosive Conditioning
Metabolic Conditioning
Periodisation for Strength and Conditioning
Sports Nutrition
Higher Performance Sports Testing
Applied Research in Strength and Conditioning
Elective subjects
Strength and Conditioning for the Older Adult
Injury Rehab and Reconditioning
Youth Fitness and Athletic Development
Entry Requirements
A Level 8 degree with a minimum Second Class HonoursGrade 2, in a relevant field of study. Applicants applying for entry via routes other than those listed above will be considered on a case-by-case basis and in accordance with SETU's Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) policy.
Please note that all Non-EU applicants should refer to the International section of the SETU website for further information.
Study & Career Opportunities
Strength and Conditioning is an integral component of physical activity that spans recreational participation to elite performance.
Graduates of the program will be suitably equipped with the knowledge and competencies to meet the growing demand for skilled practitioners. In addition, it is anticipated that students will apply for professional accreditation(UKSCA, NSCA, ISAK) and will be suitably prepared to meet the stringent competencies of each.
Tell us about your background I graduated with honors (cum laude) from Monmouth University (West Long Branch, New Jersey) with a Bachelors degree in Health and Physical Education and a minor in Information Technology. I was also a full scholarship Division I athlete on the women's basketball team where I played for 3 years and earned 3rd Team All Maac Conference my final year and was also the second leading scorer.
Currently, I am a Victory Scholar for Sport Changes Life. My position entails playing basketball for (formerly) IT Carlow as an elite scholar, earning my Master's degree, and coaching youth basketball players through Ireland.
How have you found the programme to date ? To date, I've found the program challenging but also very rewarding. It's an adjustment from the American college learning system but it's a lot more hands on. I like that the class sizes are small and more intimate. The professors do a great job of not only making sure we can comprehend the material being taught but also making sure we are able to draw our own conclusions and develop effective training programs for athletes.
Would you recommend this programme to others ? Yes, I would recommend this program to anyone who is hardworking and looking to further their knowledge in the development of athletes and enhancing athletic performance.
Contact
Course Leader
Declan Browne
Lecturer & Program Director MSc Strength & Conditioning -
