Expand+A minimum of a second class honours degree is required in Sport and Exercise Science, Sport and Exercise Physiology, Sports Coaching, Sports Development, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure Studies or another relevant degree discipline from a ...

Hide-A minimum of a second class honours degree is required in Sport and Exercise Science, Sport and Exercise Physiology, Sports Coaching, Sports Development, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure Studies or another relevant degree discipline from a recognised University.

In exceptional circumstances an alternative entry route will be considered for candidates without a degree, but with significant experience and involvement in sports coaching and with a coaching qualification recognised by their national governing body.

All applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element) or equivalent.

Expand+In this MSc programme you will learn about the cutting-edge science that underpins diverse aspects of coaching, e.g. tapering and peaking to optimise performance, the coach-athlete relationship, performance and notational analysis in sport. You will ...

Hide-In this MSc programme you will learn about the cutting-edge science that underpins diverse aspects of coaching, e.g. tapering and peaking to optimise performance, the coach-athlete relationship, performance and notational analysis in sport. You will also undertake original research of your own on a topic that is relevant to you. Critical evaluation of academic knowledge and its practical application is a distinctive feature of this advanced programme.

Who should apply?
Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

Course Description

Programme modules will be delivered on Thursday evenings (18:00-21:00) and Fridays (10:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00) across both academic semesters (September-December and February-May). The 'Research Methods and Applied Statistics' module in the second semester and the 'Dissertation' module in the third semester will enable students to choose a relevant research topic, which will be carried out over the summer months. The submission date for dissertation is generally set for the end of July.

Part-time students are required to take three modules in year 1, and three in year 2. In each year, students may choose whether to take two modules in semester 1 and one module in semester 2 or vice versa. Students are required to take modules in the opposite pattern in year 2 (modules will run at the same times irrespective of year) in order to complete all six of the required modules.

Expand+What modules can I Take?

Semester 1:
The Science of Coaching: Theory and Practice (10 credits). Thursday, 18-21. Module leader: Dr. Seamus Kelly

Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition (10 credits). Friday, 10-13. Module leader: Prof. Giuse...

Hide-What modules can I Take?

Semester 1:
The Science of Coaching: Theory and Practice (10 credits). Thursday, 18-21. Module leader: Dr. Seamus Kelly

Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition (10 credits). Friday, 10-13. Module leader: Prof. Giuseppe De Vito

Applied Sports Psychology and Skill Acquisition (10 credits). Friday, 14-17. Module leader: Dr. James Matthews

Semester 2:
Sports and Performance Analysis for Coaches (10 credits). Thursday, 18-21. Module leader: Dr. Denise McGrath

Planning in Strength and Conditioning (10 credits). Friday, 10-13. Module leader: Dr. Massimiliano Ditroilo

Research Methods and Applied Statistics (10 credits). Friday, 14-17. Module leader: Dr. Massimiliano Ditroilo

Semester 3:
Dissertation (30 credits). Module leader: Dr Massimiliano Ditroilo