This course is an introductory level course which focuses on the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries related to physical activities. This course is a precursor to further studies in areas such as Athletic Therapy, Physiotherapy, Radiography, and other Allied Health Professions also.
Course Structure
This course equips students with the skills to manage the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of injured individuals by offering a unique blend of academic theory and practical workshops. Alongside this, students will learn the fundamentals of exercise physiology and develop their coaching skills. Students on this course enjoy state-of-the-art facilities with an elite gym and access to our fully equipped dedicated rehabilitation unit.
Upon completion of this two-year course, students can apply to progress to year 3 of our BSc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation & Athletic Therapy (SE901). Alternatively, students can apply to other Universities both domestic and abroad to pursue further studies in a relevant area.
Is this course for you?
Are you interested in working in the management of sports injuries? If you are a conscientious individual, with good communication skills and would like to encourage and motivate people while studying and working in a sport and exercise setting, then this course is the perfect choice for you.
Similarly, if you feel that you want to work in one of the Allied Health professions but are unsure of exactly what profession could be for you, this course offers a taste of Athletic Therapy with the potential to branch into different areas also.
Special Features:
This course provides an excellent foundation for many careers in the health profession sector and enables students to make informed decisions about specialist areas for further study.
Premium facilities include a dedicated elite athlete performance gym, teaching gym, physiology laboratory and sports injury clinic.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Physiology and Cell Biology 1 (M)
Physiology and Cell Biology 2 (M)
Maths and Physical Sciences for Health Science (M)
Strength and Conditioning: Applied Coaching 2 (M)
Strength and Conditioning: Applied Coaching 1 (M)
Exercise Physiology 1 (M)
Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology (M)
Anatomy 2 (M)
Anatomy 1 (M)
Physical Sciences for Health Science (M)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Neuromuscular Skeletal Assessment 1 (M)
Neuromuscular Skeletal Assessment 2 (M)
Pathophysiology (M)
Soft Tissue Manual Therapy (M)
Pathology of Injury 1 (M)
Pathology of Injury 2 (M)
Strength and Conditioning for Performance (M)
Exercise Physiology 2 for Health (M)
Motor Control (M)
Research in Sport and Health (M)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
What are the minimum entry requirements?
5 subjects: O6/H7 English or Irish: O6/H7 Mathematics: O6/H7 Garda vetting required
What will I be able to do when I finish the course?
This course is designed as a precursor to further studies in the area of the Health Sciences. Upon completion of this 2 year level 6 course, students can apply to progress to our level 8 BSc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation & Athletic Therapy (SE901) here at SETU Carlow.
Alternatively, students can apply to other Universities both domestic and abroad to pursue a degree in a relevant field (Athletic Therapy, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, or any relevant Allied Health Profession).
