Overview

The Strength and Conditioning program offered at Setanta College will also equip the learner with the knowledge and skills to lead long term sport, health and fitness, physical activity and strength and conditioning programme development.

Strength and Conditioning is becoming globally recognised as a professional pathway in the sports and general wellness industries. Our programmes cover a broad range of topics such as functional screening, coaching skills, fundamental movement and fitness testing with a key emphasis on sports technology. Students are introduced to and get to use the latest technology whilst attending workshops at our SportsLab.

Career Paths

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.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Injuries and Rehabilitation
Strength and Conditioning for Special Populations
Research Methods and Data Management
Professional Practice Portfolio
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Health and Wellness

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 54 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

137 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Thurles, Ireland

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must be 18 years or older on the 1st of January on the year of admission. Applications for all our undergraduate programmes must meet the minimum entry requirements for the college. A minimum of two H5’s and four O6’s (to include English & Maths) in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent, is required.
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.
Minimum admission requirements for graduates of QQI/FETAC Level 5 awards is a full QQI/FETAC award in a course in a cognate area with a distinction grade in at least three modules.
In the case of international learners where English is not their first language, they will be required to demonstrate a sufficient level of English Language proficiency.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3226 EUR / year

≈ 3226 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

3226 EUR / year

≈ 3226 EUR / year

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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