Keith Higgins
Programme Development Manager, Sport/Fitness Industry, ATU
Are you interested in pursuing a career in sport and fitness but unable to attend a full-time course? Applications are now open for a part-time degree in Applied Strength and Conditioning.
Atlantic Technological University (ATU)’s Applied Strength and Conditioning course has been designed to suit mature learners who would like to return to education and achieve a qualification in the area of sport but cannot attend a full-time course.
Strength and conditioning fundamentals
The course provides learners with a scientific grounding in strength and conditioning application. Key areas of study include physiology, resistance training, psychology and nutrition with a focus on the practical application of strength and conditioning. The programme allows for exit awards in year one (Certificate in Personal Training – REPs Ireland-accredited) and year two (Higher Certificate in Strength and Conditioning).
Key course features
- Part-time course (will be completed in 3.5 years)
- Programme participants are required to attend one, 3-hour live online lecture each week and a one-day on-campus practical session approximately every 4–6 weeks
- REPS accredited
- All modules have been aligned with the National Strength and Condition Association (NSCA)
- Designed in collaboration with industry Personal and supportive approach to teaching and learning
- Year 3 includes work placement in an industry-specific environment
- Year 4 includes a Weightlifting Ireland level 1 certification and research project
Graduates of this programme will have excellent career opportunities in various sectors, such as leisure, sport and fitness, healthcare and with sporting governing bodies.
Graduates of this programme
will have excellent career
opportunities in various sectors.
Course entry requirements
Applicants must be over 21 years of age by 1st January in the proposed year of entry and have completed at least five subjects in the Irish Leaving Certificate (or an equivalent international exam). Candidates who do not meet these entry requirements may still be admitted to the programme if they are over 23 years old by 1st January in the proposed year of entry and have gained relevant experience.
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL), Accredited Prior Learning (APL) and Recognised Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) will be considered in accordance with the quality assurance procedures of ATU Donegal.
