This programme will give you an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the key elements of sport, exercise, health and physical activity from the perspective of the sciences. Throughout the programme, you will study the science behind safe participation and effective performance in physical activity and sport.

Careers open to you with a degree in SES include; Sports Scientist Outdoor Pursuits Instructor Sports Coach/Instructor Sport Psychologist The following are some of the areas that graduates have gone to: Sport science advisors, performance analysts, strength & conditioning coaches, fitness coordinators, sport development officers and sport administrators with organisations like the Sports Council, IRFU, GAA, FAI, Swim Ireland and Basketball Ireland Health Promotion and Research Officers with the Health Service Sports media/journalism including print and television Consultants in sport performance, health and fitness Biomedical science, biomedical engineering, ergonomics, medical physics Lecturing and researching in the areas of sport, exercise science, health science and other related fields Research and marketing with sport and exercise manufacturing industry, e.g. equipment, food, drink, clothing, footwear Others are working very successfully outside sport. Employers recognise that having obtained a good degree in SES, graduates have skills and abilities that can be applied in other fields after undergoing appropriate training.