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What our students say:

“The teachers on the course were absolutely fantastic! I have never come across a group of people who wanted nothing more than to dedicate their time to you. Without their hard work and constant support I would not have achieved eight distinctions at the end of the year. For this I wish to thank them. I am now studying for my degree in General Nursing at DCU.”

Louise Keating
Health Science
2005-2006

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Health Science (Physiology and Sport)

FETAC Award (Level 5 – DSRXX)

This new course introduces students to the broad and expanding area of Sport Science and Physiology. This
challenging course provides students with the skills, knowledge and qualifications necessary to gain employment in
the Fitness and Leisure industry or to lay the foundations for further study in this area.

Course Content

Anatomy and Physiology, Health Related Fitness, Nutrition, Sport and Recreation Studies, Physical Therapy,
Occupational First Aid, Teamwork, Communications, Work Experience.

The following electives may be offered:
Swimming Instruction, Basketball and Gaelic Football Coaching.

Duration

1 Year

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Leaving Certificate (including LCA) and interview. Students must apply for Garda Clearance at Registration in September.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

On completion of this course, students may wish to continue their studies in the Biological Sciences or Physical Therapy, or they may wish to enter directly into employment in the Health and Fitness Industry.

Progression

Students can progress from this course to Institutes of Technology and Universities through the Higher Education Links Scheme on obtaining a full Award. Students can also progress to the Degree offered by Institute of Physical Therapy. There is a direct link to the second year of the Sports Science degree offered by the University of Sunderland.