DK880 · Level 8 · 4 years

Health and Physical Activity

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

226

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About this course

This is a science-based degree about how exercise and an active lifestyle improve health. It prepares you to design and run physical activity programmes for different groups of people.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study anatomy, physiology, nutrition, exercise physiology, health promotion, psychology and research. Later modules cover active ageing, disability, injury prevention, chronic illness and strength and conditioning. You can earn recognised fitness qualifications such as gym instructor and personal trainer along the way.
Placement and abroad
There are two placements, a 13-week full-time one in Year 3 and a 10-week part-time one in Year 4.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as sports development or health promotion officers, personal trainers or leisure facility managers, or continue to postgraduate study such as physiotherapy or occupational therapy.
Who it suits
Suits students who like sport and fitness, enjoy science, and want to help people become healthier.

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About Health

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Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026226Published after the final round
2025 235235379
2024 251244357
2023 228228367

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

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science Subject: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

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

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