Elite Sport Performance

Entry requirements

Candidates should be working in sport or a related area, or intend to work in the sport domain. Evidence that may be provided by the applicant to support this include one or more of the following:

a primary Level 8, minimum 2. 2 qualification (NFQ or equivalent) in an area of sport and performance.

Evidence that may be provided by the applicant to support this include one or more of the following:

1. Holding a position or role in the promotion of sport performance or
related area
2. Holding an appointment or professional position in the domain
3. Professional qualifications in the domain, with clear articulation of
intention to progress to work in the domain.

Candidates will be expected to hold a primary Level 8, minimum 2. 2 qualification (NFQ or equivalent) in an area of sport and performance. In line with DCU policy, students who do not have the appropriate level of academic attainment for direct entry may apply for access via the Recognition of Prior Learning process (RPL). All RPL applicants will be invited to interview and required to demonstrate that their learning is comparable in terms of academic training and assessment.

As part of the application process applicants may be called for interview.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Are you a sports professional or aspire to be a sports professional, keen to gain advanced knowledge so you can shape your career and work/progress in sport performance environments?

Our two-year, distance-learning course gives you the chance to grow your elite sports performance expertise, put theory into practice and collaborate with leading sports professionals.

During the course, you’ll learn more about research methodologies and reflective practice, along with gaining critical analysis skills. You’ll also explore effective decision-making and get a better understanding of the motivation, cognitive and behavioural processes that underpin performance.

Study wherever you are
This flexible part-time course is designed to suit busy professionals all over the world, with all modules and seminars delivered online by DCU course members and industry experts. You’ll also work on an independent research project, applying the methodologies and knowledge you’ve learned along the way.

Once you graduate, you’ll have the skills to interrogate and expand your practice and broader practice within your domain. This will allow graduates to develop within their current role, explore opportunities to progress in your field or pursue new avenues of sport performance.