TU936 · Level 8 · 4 years

Sports Science and Health

Technological University Dublin - Tallaght · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

476

Up 25 points since 2023 (451).

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About this course

A science degree about the human body in sport, exercise and health.

How long
4 years
What you study
Subjects include exercise physiology, anatomy, biomechanics, sports medicine, biochemistry and research methods, plus chemistry, maths and physics in Year 1. You learn about preventing and treating injuries and how illness affects performance. You can take an optional vocational skill module.
Where it can lead
Roles include clinical exercise physiologist, performance analyst, strength and conditioning coach, health promotion specialist and sport and exercise psychologist.
Who it suits
Suits students who like science and the human body and are interested in sport and health.

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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

2023451202445120254652026476

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026476Published after the final round
2025 465465487
2024 451451462
2023 451451476

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.

See the course on the Technological University Dublin - Tallaght website ↗

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