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Sport and Exercise Science applies scientific methods to improve athletic performance, physical fitness, and overall wellness. This field explores how the body reacts to physical activity, techniques to optimize athlete potential, health advantages of exercise, and the mental and social aspects influencing sports participation. The program covers key disciplines like biomechanics, physiology, and psychology, fostering an integrated method to address practical challenges in sports and fitness. Over four years, students dive deep into these fundamental subjects through interactive teaching and hands-on sessions. Early stages build a solid base across all core subjects, while advanced years focus on implementing this learning in diverse sports and exercise contexts.
Year 1 entry:
Candidates for year 1 entry to our Bachelor Degree programmes must hold a high school completion certificate that comes in at level 5 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. All candidates must have completed 12 years of full-time education prior to applying for entry to SETU Carlow. All subjects on the High School Completion Certificate must be successfully passed, with good grades.
Advanced Entry:
SETU Carlow welcomes applications from students who have completed some studies at higher level at other institutions and who wish to transfer onto a Bachelor degree programme at SETU Carlow.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 5.5 IELTS(minimum of 5 IELTS in each component)
TOEFL Internet Based test (iBT): 70 (min score of 15 in each component)
TOEFL – Computer Based Test: 196 (min score of 15 in each component)
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: Grade C
Duolingo English Test (DET): 90
English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP): B2+
GCE O-Level English: Grade C
GCSE English: Grade C
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 50
Test of Interactive English (TIE): B2+
TOEFL Paper Based Test: 550
TOEIC: 605
Irish Leaving Certificate: Ordinary Level O6