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Professional Skills for High-Performance Sport
Postgraduate Certificate
Course Details
| Course Code | LL_RPSHP_S |
|---|---|
| Level | 9 |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Credits | 20 |
| Method of Delivery | Online |
| Campus Locations | Donegal – Letterkenny |
| Mode of Delivery | Part Time |
Course Overview
Our Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Skills for High-Performance Sport is a 12 week online programme, aimed at sports coaches, practitioners, managers and leaders seeking professional development to deliver greater impact in the challenging environment of high-performance sport.
Working in high-performance sport demands a blend of technical and non-technical professional competencies. This programme develops the non-technical skills and competencies that are essential for success, including leadership, communicating with impact, building trust and relationships, critical thinking and reasoning.
This programme develops specialist knowledge and practice in sport performance innovation together with an ability to address the science of sports performance, technology and engineering for effective innovation management.
A strength of the programme is the development of knowledge and skills via content delivered by expert staff and guest speakers, application to professional practice and experiential learning. The programme enables professionals to develop leadership skills, create high-performing teams and deliver solutions to their unique performance challenges.
Course Details
Year 1
| Semester | Module Details | Credits | Mandatory / Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Professional Skills for High-Performance SportThe aim of this course is to provide learners with non-technical, professional skills required for working in high-performance sport. The programme will provide relevant and targeted content together with a framework to promote experiential learning and demonstration of competencies required for advanced professional accreditation schemes. The programme will enable learners to significantly develop their professional knowledge and practice in the area of supporting high-performance sport. This is an area that is typically only developed through a long career of experiential learning. Learning Outcomes 1. Critically analyse and explain how science, medicine, technology and coaching integrate in highperformance sport |
20 | Mandatory |
Recommended Study Hours per week
The course comprises weekly online lectures, directed study and recommended independent study.
Examination and Assessment
100% continuous assessment.
On-Campus Attendance Requirement
No attendance required.
Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.
Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.
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Entry Requirements
Level 8 in a Sport Performance related area, or an equivalent qualification Applicants may also be eligible to apply on the grounds of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if they have attained appropriate experience and attainment thresholds deemed equivalent to a Level 8 award. This may include professional qualifications and experience of working in sport as a coach, trainer, practitioner, teacher, manager or leader.
Careers
Graduate careers typically include roles such as Fitness Instructor, Health and Wellbeing Specialist, Industry Research & Development, Innovation Scientist, Performance Analyst, Personal Trainer, Sports Coach, Sports Development Officer, Sports Scientist, and Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Further Information
Who Should Apply?
This programme is aimed at sports coaches, practitioners, managers and leaders seeking professional development to deliver greater impact in the challenging environment of high-performance sport.
Application Closing Date
15th August 2025
Start Date
September 2025
Contact Information
Faculty of Business
Department of Tourism & Sport
Department Administration: +353 (0)74 918 6207 / +353 (0)74 918 6209
Head of Department: Nicola Dunnion
E: nicola.dunnion@atu.ie
T: +353 (0)74 918 6645
Department
Tourism & Sport
