Strength & Conditioning - Carlow

Overview

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.



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.

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

A Level 8 degree with a minimum Second Class Honours Grade 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.

2 years part-time.



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.

Next intake: September 2025.

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.