MT911 · Level 8 · 4 years

Health, Sport and Exercise Sciences

Munster Technological University - Kerry · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

317

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About this course

A health and fitness degree where the first two years are shared, then you choose a stream. The streams are Health, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Inclusive Sport and Physical Activity, or Physical Education Studies with Business.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study exercise science, health studies, activity leadership, physical education and professional practice. You also choose either aquatics education or outdoor and experiential learning. You can earn fitness instructor registration and aquatics awards such as swim teaching and lifeguarding.
Placement and abroad
There is a 12-week work placement in year 3, which can be local, national or international.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in leisure centres, health promotion, coaching, sports development, disability services and sports bodies, and can progress to the MSc in Applied Exercise for Health.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy sport and exercise and like practical, hands-on classes.

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

About Sports and related courses

Covers sports science, management, and coaching

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Points history

2023308202430220253282026317

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026317Published after the final round
2025 328328388
2024 302302385
2023 308308378

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

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

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