New Science-based Human Health Performance Course at Coláiste Íde

Posted on June 19, 2020

Move into the Sports Technology Industry

Colaiste Ide is offering an innovative Pre-University Level 5 Human Health Performance Programme (HHPP) starting September 2020.

What sets Colaiste Ide’s course apart is that it has been designed in conjunction with universities, based upon the direct-entry requirements for science-based degrees.

The direct benefits to you as a student in completing the Human Health Performance Programme (HHPP) is that it will enable you to gain knowledge and skills required to apply to university courses that lead to careers in the sports technology industry. Our science modules, Biology, Physics and Maths, enhance our sports-based modules of Anatomy, Nutrition and Teamworking, plus ITEC Gym Instruction.

The sports technology industry has been growing at a fast pace worldwide and Ireland is home to a number of head offices for sports tech companies. The HHPP at Colaiste Ide gives you a solid foundation in human science that is vital to securing a career in sports tech.

Laboratory Skills and Physics modules give you a fantastic grounding in knowledge to send you on your way to an industry that is built off finding performance solutions. Researching and appraising data is how the sports tech industry delivers performance improvement for sports professionals and amateurs alike.

The Human Health Performance Programme comprises of:

Data Analytics
Laboratory Skills Physics Maths Nutrition Anatomy and Physiology Team Working
Biology
Work E
ITEC Gym Instruction

Progression:

Advanced Entry to Year 2 of the Full time BSC Sports Performance at the Portobello Institute (Non CAO/Direct Entry Course)

CAO:

DC202 Sports Science - DCU
DC175 Physics General Entry - DCU
DC203 Science Education - DCU
TU736 Sports Science Health - TU Tallaght
CW106 Physiology and Health Science - Carlow IT
CK707 Medical and Health Sciences - UCC

In addition to many other links, including:

TU851 Analytical Chemistry - TU City
TU572 DNA and Forensics Analysis - TU Tallaght
WD150 Criminal Justice Studies - WIT
LC267 Pharmaceutical and Forensic Science - Limerick IT
LC265 Pharmaceutical and Forensic Analysis - Limerick IT
TU578 Digital Forensics and Cyber Security - TU Blanch
GA786 Forensic Science and Analysis - GMIT
SG448 Forensic Investigation and Analysis - IT Sligo

Have you got the mental and physical capabilities for this challenge?