Bachelor of Arts in
Strength & Conditioning
(Physical Fitness & Conditioning for Sport Course Graduates)
Setanta College
providing Expert Education in the home
through our Blended Learning Programmes
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STRENGTH & CONDITIONING STUDYING WITH SETANTA COLLEGE
STUDIES PROGRAMMES Ability to study from your home – thus no accommodation
or living expenses, except for the possibility of workshop
dates
Ease of access to lectures on one’s home computer.
1. HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN State of the art technology support to assist the learning
STRENGTH & process.
Strength & Conditioning programme designed for applied
CONDITIONING coaching know- how rather than sport science knowledge.
LEVEL 6 Individual contact with tutor by email, phone and at
PROGRAMME CODE: HCSC workshops.
PLACES AVAILABLE; 30
DURATION: 12 modules WHY SETANTA COLLEGE STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
SYSTEM: BLENDED LEARNING PROGRAMMES ARE UNIQUE
All our programmes are designed and delivered by some of
2. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN Ireland’s most successful coaches over a range of sports
The programme ensures that the value of work placement is
STRENGTH & incorporated into course design and delivery.
CONDITIONING It develops the ability of the student to work alone but in a
LEVEL 7 group atmosphere thro’ workshops and discussion forum
PROGRAMME CODE: BASC contact.
PLACES AVAILABLE; 20 It tests the application of coaching through unique methods
DURATION: 18 modules of continuous assessment and on-field experience through
SYSTEM: BLENDED LEARNING work placement coaching in a chosen sport.
Experience the cross transfer of studying with students from
a wide range of sporting backgrounds and coaching vistas.
It develops the coaching and academic skills of the learner
to enable entry into employment within various sporting
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS business environments
PART TIME MATURE (23+)
STUDENTS: WHY COMPLETE A STRENGTH & CONDITIONING PROGRAMME AT
Be a mature student (over 23 yrs) SETANTA COLLEGE
and have an interest in coaching
and display competence in English We provide an opportunity to enter the programme at
various stages with a qualification at certificate, degree and
PART TIME YOUNG U 23 honours degree level.
It allows the learner to study the programme from a
STUDENTS:
general basis before concentrating on a sports specific
Leaving Certificate with 5 passes target.
(D3 or higher) including It allows the learner work from home, thus freeing up
Mathematics and English valuable time to work some hours each day and thus
provide funds for the years of study.
It allows the learner time to gain valuable coaching
experience through work placement in his or her own club if
they so wish thus reducing travelling and accommodation
expenses during this phase of the course.
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MODULES OF THE FULL COURSE
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN BACHELOR BACHELORS
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING OF ARTS OF ARTS
(ORDINERY) (HONOURS)
DEGREE DEGREE
PART TIME STUDENTS Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4*
FITNESS & FITNESS & SPEED ANATOMY &
CONDITIONING CONDITIONING DEVELOPMENT PHYSIOLOGY 2
These modules introduce ANATOMY & ENDURANCE
the learner to coaching PHYSIOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
the athletes /players, their GROWTH, FITNESS TESTING TRAINING &
development and DEVELOPMENT RECOVERY
movement. & MOVEMENT
RESISTANCE TRAINING & RESISTANCE &
WEIGHT TRAINING WEIGHT
These modules form a TRAINING 2
very important unit for RESISTANCE
the strength and TRAINING
conditioning coach WEIGHT
TRAINING
COACHING SCIENCE COACHING SPORTS RESEARCH &
These modules looks at TECHNOLOGIES NUTRITION SCIENCE IN
aspects from sports COACHING
Science of importance to SPORTS
the Strength & PSYCHOLOGY
Conditioning Coach
MEDICAL
CONDITIONS &
SPORTS
INJURIES
ATHLETE /PLAYER FUNCTIONAL LONG TERM LONG TERM FUNCTIONAL
DEVELOPMENT SCREENING (1) PLAYER PLAYER SCREENING 2
These modules relate to DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT
the athlete/player and COACHING & PROGRAMME LEARNING &
how they can respond to LEARNING MANAGEMENT COACHING
training and development SKILLS SKILLS
SPORTS SPECIFIC All modules are applied to the SPORTS
DEVELOPMENT student’s own sport in terms of SPECIFIC
This module examines the assignments, tasks and projects STUDIES
Demands of the Sport & undertaken during the course
the Needs of the Athlete
in his/her own sports
*NOTE: Application for Stage 4 will commence after the first completion of Stage 3
(ordinary Degree Level)
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KEY COMPETENCY AREAS
The BA in Strength & Conditioning programme provides learners with an in-depth knowledge of the
physical fitness as well as the strength & conditioning coaching environment. It also provides them
with the various practical coaching skills required to operate in that environment. The programme
builds the student’s competency in the following key areas.
Functional Screening Resistance Training Weight Training
Speed Development Endurance Development Skills Coaching
Long Term Player Development Movement Assessment Fitness Testing
Sports Nutrition Sports Psychology Rehabiliation Training
Skill Coaching & Learning Coaching Technology
EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL
The general content, structure and practical aspect of the Strength & Conditioning programme will
enable learners to progress to a career within a wide and diverse area of the sport industry in
general and sports coaching in particular. Graduates of this programme will be qualified to work
effectively and successfully in any of the following areas
Sports Clubs Sport Team Individual
AthletesSports Federations Sports Centres Fitness Centres
Schools & College Universities County Boards
Local Sports Partnerships Regional Development work Institute of Sport
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN STRENGTH & CONDITIONING PROGRESSION
ROUTES
EMPLOYMENT AND/OR POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATION
BA IN STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
PFCS CERTIFICATE RTWTS CERTIFICATE
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BA in Strength & Conditioning
List of Exempted Course Modules
MODULE Module Title CREDITS EXEMPTION
1 Fitness & Conditioning 10
2 Anatomy & Physiology 1 10
5 Resistance Training 1 10
6 Weight Lifting 1 10
10 Speed Development 10
11 Stamina Development 10
BA in Strength & Conditioning
List of Non-Exempted Course Modules
3 Growth, Development & Movement 10
4 Functional Screening 1 10
7 LTPAD 10
8 Coaching Skills 10
9 Coaching Philosophy, Methods & Ethics 10 Code of Ethics
Workshop only
12 Fitness Testing 10
13 Sports Nutrition 10
14 Sports Psychology 10
15 Medical Conditions & Sports Injuries 10
16 Sports Specific Studies 10
17 Coaching Technology 10
18 Programme Management 10
OPTIONS OF STUDY:
There are two options available for students who wish to pursue the BA in Strength & Conditioning:
Option 1: Non-Accelerated Learning:
o Study one module at a time
Option 2: Accelerated Learning:
o Study two modules at a time
o This is approved on an individual basis by Setanta College on fulfilling the requirements:
Submissions for assignments on-time
Attendance at workshops
No extensions sought for assignments or similar
o One Module must be completed initially
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Pathway 3: PFCS Graduates (Non-Accelerated Learning):
Date Module Number Module Name
Dec 2010 4 Functional Screening 1
Mar 2011 3 Growth, Development &
Movement
Sept 2011 7 LTPAD
Dec 2011 8 Coaching Skills
Mar 2012 9 Coaching Philosophy,
Methods & Ethics
Sept 2012 12 Fitness Testing
Dec 2012 13 Sports Nutrition
Mar 2013 14 Sports Psychology
Sept 2013 15 Medical Conditions & Sports
Injuries
Dec 2013 16 Sports Specific Studies
Mar 2014 17 Coaching Technology
Sept 2014 18 Programme Management
Pathway 4: PFCS Graduates (Accelerated Learning):
Date Module Number Module Name
Dec 2010 4 Functional Screening 1
Mar 2011 3 Growth, Development &
Movement
Sept 2011 7,8 LTPAD
Coaching Skills
Dec 2011 9,12 Coaching Philosophy,
Methods & Ethics
Fitness Testing
Mar 2012 13,14 Sports Nutrition
Sports Psychology
Sept 2012 15,16 Sports Specific Studies
Dec 2012 17,18 Coaching Technology
Programme Management
SETANTA COLLEGE – Course delivery system
WORKSHOPS
Module will last for 3 months (12 weeks)
There will be a minimum of 2 workshop days in each module. Weight Training module will
have 4 days of workshops
Workshops start with registration at 09.00 and lectures or workshops start at 09.30
Workshops normally conclude between 3.30 and 4.30
Workshops are held in Thurles Co. Tipperary and in Trinity Comprehensive College,
Ballymun in Dublin.
It is hoped to stream some workshops online so that students may attend from the home by
logging on at any time over a 4 day period. This will be confirmed at a future date.
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FEES
Each module will cost €540.
There are four options available for payments:
o Option 1: Deposit & Installments:
€340 deposit
€200 at workshop
o Option 2: Up-Front Per Module:
€510 per module
o Option 3: Up-Front for 3 Modules:
€1495 in total
o Option 4: Direct Debit:
€180 per month per module
Please note that there will be no further cash payment option at workshops from September 2010.
Payments must be made via the online shop at www.setantacollege.com or via cheque to be posted in
advance of the workshop to 35 Belmont Lawn, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
ASSESSMENT
Assessment is continuous over the course of each module.
There is no final exam.
All the tasks of the assessment is completed at home with the exception of the workshop
attendance and participation.
The assessment is made up of
a. 5 Multiple Choice Questionnaire based on the lecture content 15 marks
b. 5 Logbook Tasks based on viewing video clips and answering quiz 15 marks
c. one 2/3 page written assignment midway through the module 20 marks
d. Attendance and participation at workshops 20 marks
e. One written essay called a Module project – 3 to 4 pages long. 30 marks
To pass a module a coach must achieve 40%
With 50% one achieves pass with Merit Grade 2
With 60% one achieves pass with Merit Grade 1
With 70% one achieves pass with Distinction.
HOW TO ENROL
Option 1 - Enrolling and paying online
a. Download an Application Form (College Courses & Downloads), complete and email
back to the College – admin@setantacollege.com
b. Pay online
Option 2 - Enrolling and paying by post
c. Download an Application Form (College Courses & Downloads) or Request a form
from the College, complete and post back to the College – Setanta College, 35,
Belmont Lawn, Blackrock. Co. Dublin.
d. Pay by sending a cheque, postal order or bank draft with the application form.
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