Bachlor in Strength & Conditioning

On successful completion of this course the graduate will:

• Display a specialised knowledge of strength and conditioning for sports.
• Be able to formulate exercise and training programmes based on sound scientific principles.
• Have a broad range of practical analytical skills, capable of analysing the physical and movement demands of their chosen sport.
• Identify the needs of the athlete, player and other individuals involved in the pursuit of strength and conditioning development.
• Transfer and apply theoretical concepts and technical skills to a range of sporting contexts.
• Take responsibility for the design, planning and implementation of a comprehensive programme of fitness development for their athletes, players or teams.
• Understand, evaluate and selectively apply current and new research and thinking in strength and conditioning.
• Conduct a needs analysis for an individual or group and devise an appropriate response.
• Use professional judgement to refer potential clients to appropriate expertise

• Applicants must be 18 years or older on the 1st of January on the year of admission. Applications for all our undergraduate programmes must meet the minimum entry requirements for the college. A minimum of two H5’s and four O6’s (to include English & Maths) in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent, is required. All applicants under the age of 23 will have to provide their Leaving Certificate transcript and proof of age prior to enrolment.
• If you are over 23 years of age you may apply as a mature student. Mature student applications are assessed on the basis of age, coaching/playing experience, general education standard, motivation and commitment to the programme for which they are applying.
• Minimum admission requirements for graduates of QQI/FETAC Level 5 awards (former NCVA Level 2 or 3) is a full QQI/FETAC award in a course in a cognate area with a distinction grade in at least three modules.
• In the case of international learners where English is not their first language, they will be required to demonstrate a sufficient level of English Language proficiency. Setanta College accept the following:

1. 1. IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or equivalent score of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) normally IELTS 6 which must be dated within 2 years of enrolment onto programme.
   2. CEFR standard (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) B2+ which must be dated within 2 years of enrolment onto programme.
   3. Successful completion of major award at level 5 or higher mapped to the NFQ completed through English.

Students will be prepared to work with sport and recreational participants across a wide range of levels from beginners through to elite athletes. Additionally, students will be provided with the skills to perform effectively in a wide range of fitness-related industries, such as rehabilitation, personal training, health and wellness, gym instructing, tutoring etc.

Setanta College offers a range of Professional Development courses up to our industry-led Master of Science in Performance Coaching.