SE901 · Level 8 · 4 years

Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

500

Up 49 points since 2023 (451).

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About this course

A degree in preventing, assessing and treating sports injuries, and helping people recover. It is accredited by Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy Ireland.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn hands-on injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation, plus sports nutrition and exercise prescription. You treat clients in the on-campus teaching clinic and work with SETU Carlow sports teams. In Year 3 you do an emergency first responder certificate with an outside provider, which costs extra.
Placement and abroad
A 14-week clinical placement in Year 4 can be in Ireland or abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work with sports people, clubs, injury clinics and sporting bodies. They can sit the ARTI exam to become a Certified Athletic Therapist, or the US BOC exam. Some go on to Masters in Physiotherapy.
Who it suits
Suits students who care about sport, communicate well and enjoy helping people recover.

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About Sports and related courses

Covers sports science, management, and coaching

Sports degrees involve understanding the science, management, and education of physical activity, sports, and exercise. These programs cover a broad spectrum of topics, including exercise physiology, sports psychology, biomechanics, nutrition, coaching, sports management, and health promotion. E.g. Sports Science, Sports Management, Strength and Conditioning.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026500Published after the final round
2025 487487508
2024 473473509
2023 451451486

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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