Sports Performance - MSc

University of Limerick

Ireland, Limerick

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University of Limerick

Ireland , Limerick

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

MSSPPETFBD / MSSPPETPBD

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines25-Jan-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 12,854 / year(s)

Next Intake 25-Jan-2026

Sports Performance - MSc

About

The aims and objectives of this programme, which includes a professional strength & conditioning (accredited) qualification, reflect our commitment to the development of insightful, competent, critical and reflective sports performance practitioners who have the following dispositions, skills, and content knowledge:

Display originality and insight in the field of strength and conditioning for team and individual sports.
Demonstrate the skills of utilising video notational analysis to provide feedback to individuals participating in strength sports and/or in a strength training environment.
Understand nutritional planning for elite sports performance.
Understand psychological principles underlying elite sports performance and demonstrate the application of psychological skills training to optimise sports performance
Construct a variety of integrated training practices combining sport-specific skills and related conditioning challenges to optimise player development and progression.
Demonstrate an appreciation of current research within the area of speed sports.
Organise and perform lab and field-based skills related to research on selected human movement activity and defend the results.
Graduates will develop a sound understanding of the physiology, psychology and biomechanics background behind sports performance for speed, endurance, team and strength sports.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

3.0 for applicants whose degrees are marked on a 4 point GPA scale.
4.0 for applicants whose degrees are marked on a 5 point GPA scale.
Please note, consideration will be given to applicants with 3.70 or higher on a 5 point scale but these applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Some programmes may require an interview and/or work experience.
English language requirements also apply. Find the list of Acceptable English Language qualifications here.
Please check the programme page for course-specific entry requirements (CV, references, portfolio, letter of introduction).

Some programmes may have a higher entry requirement and/or a portfolio requirement and not all applicants who meet the minimum grades will be offered a place.

English Program Requirements

DUOLINGO

The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 120 with no less than 110 in any component.
An interview may be required in conjunction with this for certain programmes.

TOEFL580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)

IELTS

Minimum score of 6.5* with no less than 6.0 in any component.
*Please note some programmes have a higher IELTS requirement.

**Please note, we can only accept Academic IELTS. General IELTS will not be accepted.

PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH (ACADEMIC) - PTE ACADEMIC:a minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59)