AU971 · Level 8 · 4 years

Health Science and Physical Activity

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

361

Up 34 points since 2023 (327).

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About this course

A health science degree about physical activity, exercise, nutrition and public health. It includes fitness instruction, personal training and Exercise for Health Specialist awards recognised by REPS Ireland.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 covers biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, maths and health promotion. Later years bring in exercise physiology, health psychology, biomechanics and research methods, with more lab and practical work. In the final year you specialise in areas such as clinical exercise prescription and exercise as medicine, and you complete a research project.
Placement and abroad
You complete a 10-week work placement in the second semester of Year 4.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in health and exercise settings, or take a masters in an allied health profession such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy or radiography.
Who it suits
Suits students who like sport and fitness, enjoy science subjects, and want to help people live healthier lives.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

About Health

Health-related courses like Nursing, Medicine, and Physiotherapy

The study of Health Science courses involves exploring the principles and practices that contribute to the maintenance, improvement, and understanding of human health. Students learn about the human body, public health, and the prevention and treatment of diseases. E.g. Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine.

Points history

2023327202432120253382026361

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026361Published after the final round
2025 338338418
2024 321321427
2023 327327409

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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