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IT Tallaght

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Course Code:
TA316
Title:
Sports Science and Health
College:
IT Tallaght
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
3 Years

 

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This course prepares people for careers typically found in the sectors below. You can explore information relating to sectors by clicking on the titles below.

Medical & Healthcare
Leisure, Sport & Fitness
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If you are interested in this course, then these occupations may also be of interest. Note that these suggestions are not intended to indicate that this course leads directly to these occupations, only that they are related in some way and may be worth exploring.
Sports Development Officer
Anaesthetist
Coroner
Dentist - General
Laboratory Manager
Laboratory Technician (Medical/Clinical)
Nurse - Practice
Oncologist
Orthodontist
Osteopath
Pathologist
Physiotherapist - Sports
Radiologist - medical
Surgeon
Environmental Health Officer
Cardiovascular Technologists
Embalmer
Entertainment / Sports Manager
Radiographer - medical
Sports Professional
Acupuncturist
Chiropractor
Midwife
Nurse - General
Nurse - Intellectual Disability
Nurse - Public Health
Occupational Therapist
Physiotherapist
Prosthetist/Orthotist
Psychiatric Nurse
Social Worker - Health Care
Speech & Language Therapist
Spinologist
Sport and Exercise Psychologist
Sport and Exercise Scientist
Teacher - Physical Education
Theatre Nurse
   


 
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Course will involve the study of injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management, and also understanding how illnesses and disease impacts health and physical performance.

Students will obtain a full and thorough understanding of the identification, treatment and prevention of injuries that happen during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.

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It is possible to enter a career in the sport and leisure industry in the public or private sector directly from this degree course. Potential Employment/Business Opportunities include;
- Fitness Centre/Leisure Centre Manager
- Lifestyle Consultant
- Sports Administrator
- Sports Coach/Instructor
- Sports Development Officer
- Sports Therapist
- Exercise Physiologist
- Physical / Occupational Physiologist
- Medical / Scientific Researcher 

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CAO Points 
2012 Points 390
History:
2011 - 375 2010 - 355
2009 - 350
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Module Requirements:

C20174 or C20175 or C20139 or 5N1833 or B20029 or 5N2066 or LCE Maths

Notes
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