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Optimisation of Health for Performance in Irish Dancing 2 - Module CT5042

Key information

EU fees per year €1,300
Non-EU fees per year €1,300
NFQ Level NFQ Level 9
Duration 12 weeks
Attendance Full-time
Delivery Online
Start date January 2027
Award University Certificate of Study
Course code CT5042

Irish dancers at all levels face unique physical and psychological demands. Building on the foundations of Module CT5041, this advanced module focuses on strategies to further optimise health for performance, supporting injury prevention, competitive success, and career longevity.

This 12-week, Level 9 micro-credential will cover topics such as nutrition, psychology, and performance management to enhance Irish dancers’ longevity and peak performance. You’ll gain practical, evidence-based knowledge to enhance training, recovery, and peak performance.

Designed for dance educators, healthcare professionals, and advanced dancers, this module helps you deepen your expertise and apply best practices to Irish dance training environments and dancer wellbeing.

This module is associated with the Postgraduate Certificate in Optimisation of Health for Performance in Irish Dancers  It can be taken as a standalone micro-credential or as part of a pathway to a larger award.

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