US954 · Level 8 · 4 years

Sports Development and Performance

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

296

Points have stayed about the same since 2023.

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About this course

A practical sports degree covering coaching, sports development and performance. You can gain extra coaching certificates.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study coaching, resistance training, exercise psychology, nutrition, sports injuries, fitness testing and sports events. Later modules cover talent identification, athlete welfare, psychological skills and international sports development. There is also a final year research project.
Placement and abroad
You do a practical sports placement or study abroad in Year 3.
Where it can lead
The course prepares you for a broad range of sports roles.
Who it suits
Suits students who are passionate about sport and enjoy coaching and working with athletes.

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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

2023290202426420252792026296

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026296Published after the final round
2025 279279338
2024 264264337
2023 290289327

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

  • Physics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Biology: 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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