The BSc (Hons) in Inclusive Sport and Physical Activity offers prospective students the opportunity to study health, adapted physical activity (APA), adapted physical education (APE) and sport in a degree programme which on top of inclusive provision for the general population includes a significant focus on the provision of opportunities for people with disabilities to be included in mainstream sport and physical activity as well as in ability-specific sports and physical activity.

Unique modules in this course include: Aquatic Rehabilitation where students work 1:1 in the hydrotherapy pool with referred patients; Adapted Adventure Education where students design, deliver and review outdoor activity programmes for a specific population group and Exercise Referral where students learn how to prescribe exercise for healthy adults, adults with a range of clinical conditions, children and the elderly. Students also study Inclusive Aquatics where they engage with community groups and gain internationally recognised qualifications in aquatics including swim/aquatic teaching, aqua fitness, lifeguarding and inclusive aquatics.

This degree programme involves vigorous physical activity, eligible candidates will need medical clearance. Garda vetting is also mandatory.

The Department of Health and Leisure Studies on MTU’s North Campus in Tralee, Kerry is recognised internationally as one of the more significant academic centres in the world for inclusion education and Adapted Physical Activity.

This degree programme provides students with a specialist skill set which includes, comprehensive knowledge, skills and competencies to operate as APA practitioners, aquatic and outdoor instructors, personal trainers, development officers, and policy-makers in mainstream sports or disability sectors.

In recent years, government sport and health policy has focused on increasing choice and opportunities for adults and children with disabilities to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. This course aims to develop the professional skills to achieve this change.

This honours degree programme provides students with the skills to work in all areas of sports exercise and fitness as well as the specialist skill set which includes comprehensive knowledge, skills and competencies to operate as

• Sports inclusion development officers
• Inclusion officers with national governing bodies of sport
• Sports instructors, assistant managers and managers in relevant general and disability sectors
• Personal trainers and Exercise for Health specialist, with particular expertise in inclusive and adapted exercises.
• Physiotherapist or occupational therapist assistants, and progressing to qualify as a physiotherapist or occupational therapist with further studies.