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Sport Performance Innovation
Postgraduate Certificate
Course Details
| Course Code | LL_RSPPI_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 Sports Performance Innovation is a 12 week online programme designed for sports professionals seeking to develop their knowledge and skills in delivering and managing innovation in sports performance.
In high-performance sport, the ability to identify performance challenges and solutions is critical to success. With significant leaps in science and technology over recent years, innovation is now key for effective sport performance practice for coaches, practitioners, engineers and managers.
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.
This programme adopts an inter-disciplinary approach and enables professional learners to develop knowledge and skills to manage and lead innovation, leverage multidisciplinary and multi-domain expertise, apply disruptive technologies to enhance performance, and develop and apply innovative solutions to key performance challenges
Course Details
Year 1
| Semester | Module Details | Credits | Mandatory / Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sport Performance InnovationThe aim of this module is to provide learners with specialist knowledge and practice in sport performance innovation. The programme will address the science of sports performance, technology and engineering, and effective innovation management. The programme will enable learners to significantly develop their professional knowledge and practice in the area of sport performance innovation. This is an area that is typically only developed through an extensive period of experiential learning. Learning Outcomes 1. Critically analyse sport performance issues and identify solutions |
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.
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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 coaches, sports scientists, practitioners, engineers and managers seeking to develop their knowledge and skills in delivering and managing innovation in sports performance.
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
