Coaching and Sports Performance Munster Technological University

Overview

Coaching and Sports Performance course graduates will also be able to safely, and within context, advise on performance-related nutrition, apply the principles of sports psychology in context, and apply ancillary techniques in recover from exercise, injury management or others in support of optimal sports performance and recovery.

The strength of the programme delivery model is that students experience a significant amount of applied practical time during their studies. The applied practice elements include independent studies, workshops, group discussions, activity leadership sessions, client (group and individual) engagement, and other activities that provide authenticity to the students’ experience.

What are my career opportunities

The Coaching and Sports Performance course at Munster Technological University is intended for prospective students interested in pursuing a career in areas including the following:

• High-level fitness instruction and personal training businesses, for teams, professional athletes or private individuals;
• Sports management in elite and professional club contexts;
• Commercial sales and/or sales management in the sports and fitness sector;
• Coaching, coach tutoring;
• Sports development, talent development, athlete and team conditioning.