All modules of this course are delivered part-time via online learning.

Lectures will be delivered through our virtual learning environment and are completed entirely online.

Student knowledge is examined using continuous assessment comprising of online questionnaires and essay-style project work. The course has been designed to accommodate the working professional and will fit in a flexible manner into your daily schedule.

On successful completion of this programme 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

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 offers a range of Professional Development courses up to our industry-led Masters in Performance Coaching.

Graduate Testimonial

Louis Ludik – Professional Rugby Player with Lions and Sharks in South Africa, Agen in France, and Ulster in Ireland

Setanta has appointed a world renowned advisory board to inform and oversee our programmes and research strategy. This board, comprising of professors and practitioners from around the world, keep Setanta at the cutting edge of Performance Science, Technology and Strength and Conditioning.

Our lecturers are qualified to MSc or PhD level and are former high level sports people, active coaches or both. We have a team of international specialists who lecture on both our online and full-time programmes.

• Applicants must be 18 or over from January 1st on the year of admission and must have successfully completed their matric exams/Senior Certificate Exams or equivalent.
• 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
• In the case of learners where English is not their first language, they will be required to demonstrate a sufficient level of English Language proficiency. Setanta accepts 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 the programme.
   2. CEFR standard (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) B2+ which must be dated within 2 years of enrolment onto the programme.
   3. Successful completion of a major award at level 4 or higher completed through English.