This one-year course introduces students to the broad and expanding sector of Sport Science. An interesting course
that will provide students with the skills, knowledge and qualifications necessary to gain employment in the sports
sector.
With the combination of modules, students can avail of the science award with some coaching modules and sports
anatomy and then continue to higher education to study health or sports science.
The following modules will be offered subject to availability or demand and are subject to change:
• Mathematics
• Nutrition
• Communications
• Biology
• Work Experience
• Laboratory Techniques
• Chemistry
• Word Processing
• Sports Anatomy and Physiology
• Exercise and Fitness
• Physics
• Safety and Health at Work
CERTIFICATION
• Level 5 Applied Science Laboratory Techniques 5M3807
Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie
| Course Location | Dunboyne, Meath |
| Course Category | Science, Science & the Built Environment |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Course Start Date | 1st September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 31st May 2027 |
| Course Duration | One Year |
| Course Time | Full time |
| Entry Requirements | • Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or; • Mature Students or; • Other equivalent qualifications All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications. Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie |
| Career Path | EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION: DCU: DC202 Sport Science and Health (Level 8, 4 Years) DCU: DC205 Physical Education with Biology (Level 8, 4 Years) DCU: DC206 Physical Education with Maths (Level 8, 4 Years) SETU Waterford: SE904 Sports Coaching and Performance (Level 8, 4 Years) TUD City Campus: TU995 Sports and Leisure Management (Level 8, 4 Years) SETU Carlow: SE901 Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy (Level 8, 4 Years) TUD Blanchardstown: TU935 Sports Management and Coaching (Level 8, 4 Years) Maynooth University: MH208 Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Level 8, 4 Years) DCU: DC121 Computer Science (Level 8, 4 Years) NUIG: GY303 Biomedical Science (Level 8, 4 Years) GY301 Science (Level 8, 4 Years) Technological University of the Shannon Athlone: AL837 Sports Science with Exercise Physiology (Level 8, 4 Years) TUD Tallaght: TU936 Sports Science and Health (Level 8, 4 Years) SETU Waterford: SE906 Recreation and Sports Management (Level 8, 4 Years) |
| Course Code | 5M3807 |
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