Education & Health Sciences:Applied Sports Coaching MSc
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Applied Sports Coaching MSc
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2 Years
Part- Time
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Overview
Applications open February 2019 (closing date July). The programme commences in September 2019. There are three decision points where applications will be reviewed and places allocated. Applications received before March 15th will be considered at the end of March decision point.If places remain on the programme, subsequent applications received before May 17th will be considered at the end of May decision point. If places remain on the programme, a final decision point will consider applications received before July 31st.
This innovative part-time two-year postgraduate programme will give experienced coaches the opportunity to enhance their practice through engagement with practitioner leaders and pioneering researchers in the field of sport coaching. The programme is offered by the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS) in the Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, and is being considered for alignment with the higher levels of coaching qualifications, as part of the Coaching Development Programme for Ireland (a partnership between Sport Ireland Coaching and National Governing Bodies of sport).
Objectives: The objectives of this programme reflect our commitment to the development of insightful, competent, critical and reflective sports coaches. We aim to develop graduates who:
- Possess extensive knowledge of the coaching process and innovative applied practice in sport coaching.
- Display originality and insight in the design, delivery and evaluation of coaching practice.
- Possess enhanced practical skills in applied coaching practice, management, leadership, video analysis, planning, and the capacity to work, develop skills, and promote professional practice.
- Possess the skills for conducting bespoke applied research on sports coaching to evidence and enhance their own practice and that of other coaches.
- Are proactive in identifying and critically evaluating current research in domains such as sport and business, and drawing implications for their own context.
For further information please contact:
Dr Philip Kearney
Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences
University of Limerick
Telephone: +353 (0)61 202844
Graduate Profile
This innovative part-time two-year postgraduate programme will give experienced coaches the opportunity to enhance their practice through engagement with practitioner leaders and pioneering researchers in the field of sport coaching. The programme is offered by the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS) in the Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, and is being considered for alignment with the higher levels of coaching qualifications, as part of the Coaching Development Programme for Ireland (a partnership between Sport Ireland Coaching and National Governing Bodies of sport).
Programme Content
Programme Content
| Year 1 |
| Semester 1 (Autumn) | Semester 2 (Spring) | Semester 3 (Summer) |
- The Coaching Process & Practice (2642) (12 ECTS credits)
| - Reflective Practice for Sports Coaches (2644) (12 ECTS Credits)
- Performance Analysis in Coaching (2647) (6 ECTS credits)
| - Athlete & Coach Development (2648) (12 ECTS credits)
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| Year 2 |
| Semester 5 (Autumn) | Semester 6 (Spring) | Semester 7 (Summer) |
- Management & Leadership in Coaching (2645) (12 ECTS credits)
- Research Project Development (2649) (6 ECTS credits)
Alternative Exit Route Graduate Diploma | Research Project 1 Sports Coaching (2923) (12 ECTS credits) | Research Project 2 Sports Coaching (2652) (18 ECTS credits) |
Entry Requirements
Generic Entry Requirements: Applicants for a Master’s programme must normally have a first or second class Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) in a relevant or appropriate subject (e.g. Sport Science, Sports Coaching, Physical Education), or equivalent prior learning that is recognised by the University as meeting this requirement. Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements of the University. The University reserves the right to shortlist and interview applicants as deemed necessary.
Specific Programme Entry Requirements: Applicants must:
- Hold a sports National Governing Body Level 1 Coaching Award (minimum)
- Show evidence of previous experience in sports coaching and must be practicing coaches for the programme duration. Please click here for required documentation.
- For applicants applying under the Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) route (those who do not meet the University's minimum entry requirement of first or second class honours Level 8 degree), please click here for further information on applying via the RPL route.
- Garda Vetting as a requirement of this Master's programme.
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than two years prior to application):
Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:
- Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
- Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or abovTOEFL – 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)
- IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6 in any one component.
- English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
- GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
- University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade A
- GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6
Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.
