Laurea triennale in Sport, Business e Coaching

At the end of the programme, graduates will be able to:

• Measure, analyse and evaluate athletic performance using sports science laboratory apparatus and analysis software
• Evaluate psychological profiles and mood states using sports psychology assessment tools
• Assist athletes and coaches in improving performance during the training year and in preparation for major competitions in challenging environments
• Plan sports-specific strength and conditioning programmes for athletes and teams
• Assist athletes and coaches in distinguishing fact from fiction with reference to the sports science research literature

Staff

• Department staff have extensive experience providing sports science support to elite athletes and teams. This includes
• Assisting elite teams and athletes of the region in monitoring body composition changes during the training year
• Working with intercounty GAA teams and various athletes in strength and conditioning, psychology and nutritional support roles
• Providing ongoing performance testing for elite cyclists and triathletes as well as teams
• Working with the Sport Ireland Institute to assist elite student athlete development
• Acting as a performance physiologist with Sport Ireland Institute
• Acting as Team Ireland's Paralympic Sport Psychologist
• Acting as the sports psychologist with professional and amateur jockeys
• Providing sports psychology support to Olympic, World and European athletes in Irish boxing
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