Course details
What is the programme about?
This MSc in Strength and Conditioning (S&C) is intended to provide students with an excellent opportunity to acquire a deeper understanding and knowledge in the fields of strength and conditioning and human performance.
The programme has been designed with a range of specialist modules to develop the knowledge and skills associated in the area of Strength and Conditioning. The balance of theoretical and practical content will examine advanced strength and conditioning methods, fitness testing and sport coaching technology, fundamental movement, entrepreneurship and management.
Modules
Stage 1
Advanced Strength Training and Conditioning
Advances the understanding of the concepts and principles relating to human development and performance through Strength and Conditioning and their application to a variety of populations across a range of sporting contexts.
Sports Management and Entrepreneurship
Identifies the pursuit of business opportunities, venture creation strategies and managerial concerns within the sporting context.
Performance Testing and Technology
Examines various low to high technology systems, devices and software for assessing athletic and team performance and this application across a range of sporting and general exercise contexts.
Stage 2
Biomedical Aspects and Sport Nutrition
Challenges the literature of contemporary topics in sports health related issues from nutrition and supplementation, therapeutic modalities, psychology, exercise physiology, prehabilitation, rehabilitation and injury management strategies and their operation in the S&C setting.
Human Motion and Movement Analysis
Analyses the functional, fine, natural and rudimentary human movements and their patterns to prescribe corrective strategies that target stability and mobility requirements.
Research Methods and Special Topic
Preparation in research methodology and S&C research themes to carry through to dissertation.
Stage 3
Dissertation
Creates a substantial piece of S&C research based on critical evaluation and independent thought.
Jobs Include
This is a practical based MSc programme that will produce graduates capable of coaching, planning, managing and implementing an S&C programme. As such, it is expected that graduates will be well prepared to accept high levels of responsibility within a variety of sports and fitness industry sectors as well as education and business fields. They include but are not limited to:
- Elite and Amateur level Strength and Conditioning in Sport
- National Governing Body of Sports (NGB) in Strength and Conditioning
- Research and Academia
- Education, Health and Public Sector
- Health and Fitness Industry
- Freelance and Consultancy
- Sports Equipment and Exercise Technology
- Community Activity
A unique feature of the programme is the inclusion of a Management and Entrepreneurship module. This is seen as a core module for S&C coaches to embrace relevant skills of enterprise and marketing necessary to build an S&C profile, reputation, and if desired, business.
Updated on 08 November, 2015Course Location
About Limerick Institute of Technology - Tipperary
About LIT
Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) is an institute of higher education in Limerick, a modern urban city in the Mid-theyst region of Ireland and is one of 13 institutes that are members of the Institutes of Technology, Ireland (IOTI). LIT is the ftheirth largest IOT in Ireland, with more than 6000 full time and part time students and 500 staff.
The Institute has five campuses and a learning centre across Limerick city, Tipperary and Clare. The main campus is located at Moylish Park, with two city centre campuses in Clare Street and Georges Quay in Limerick city. LIT in Tipperary is based in two campuses -Thurles and Clonmel. The LIT Ennis Learning Centre is based in the museum in Ennis town centre.
LIT offers ctheirses at Level 6 (certificate) through to Level 10 (PhD) whilst also catering for craft apprentices and adult and continuing education. LIT was awarded the Sunday Times Institute of Technology of the Year in 2008 and 2013 by the Sunday Times University Guide. The guide is the definitive guide to higher education in Ireland and the UK.
Educational Philosophy
LIT has a distinctive approach to Teaching and Learning known as the Active Learning philosophy. Whatever discipline area is offered the core methodology is active and practical; lab work, studio work, case studies, field visits, group assignments and more.
This approach to teaching and learning is embedded in assessment strategies and campus development so that the learning environment reflects the identity of LIT. It is also underpinned by staff developments, e.g. workshops and an online repository of active learning strategies.\
History
The genesis of LIT was the Limerick School of Ornamental Art set up in 1852 when the Athenaeum Society started a School of Arts and Fine Crafts in Limerick. In 1963 a series of technical colleges, to be known as Regional Technical Colleges (RTCs) was announced by the then Minister for Education, Patrick Hillery and the first of the RTCs theyre opened in Athlone, Carlow, Dundalk, Sligo and Waterford in 1970.
A regional technical college for Limerick follotheyd in 1974, initially under the name Limerick College of Art, Commerce and Technology (CoACT). CoACT was upgraded to Institute of Technology status in 1997, along with the restof the RTCs. In 1999 LIT was awarded delegated authority by the Higher Education and Training Awards Council, which allows the institute to award its own bachelors, masters and doctorates degrees.
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