Bachelor of Engineering & Master of Engineering Science (Sports and Exercise)
College of Engineering & Informatics
Key facts
Entry requirements
Minimum Grade Higher C3 in two subjects and Passes in four other subjects at Higher or Ordinary Level in the Leaving Certificate including: Irish, English, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint), Agricultural Science or Technology) and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Additional requirements
For Leaving Certificate - Minimum Grade C3 in the Higher Level Leaving Certificate paper in Mathematics or alternatively obtain a pass in the Special Engineering Entrance Examination in Mathematics (held in the University).
For A-Levels -A Minimum of Grade C in A-Level Mathematics was required
Duration:
4 years for BE and 5 years for MEngSc
Next start date: September 2012
Entry points(2011): 380
A Level Grades (2011): AAB
Average intake: 9
Course overview
Sports and Exercise Engineers design systems to monitor and improve sports and exercise performance. The systems sport & exercise engineers design range from monitoring systems for runners, to feedback devices for rowers, to systems that relay to a coach the physiological state of the athlete during competitive sport. Sports and Exercise Engineers also design gym equipment and exercise systems that are accessible for both children and the elderly, as well as training equipment for competitive sport.
The programme has a strong multidisciplinary focus, and students will be able to design sports and exercise systems that emphasise:
- Movement assessment
- Ambulatory monitoring of human performance
- Systems and devices for the assessment of sports and exercise
Students will spend five months in work placement with a local or international organisation involved in the design or application of sports and exercise equipment.
Course outline
Year 1
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Physics
- Chemistry I
- Programming
- Principles of Physics
- Introduction to Biological and Cellular Processes
- Analogue Electronics
- Electronic Systems
- Fundamentals of Electronic Engineering
- Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering
- Laboratory exercises
Year 2
- Mathematics
- Mathematical Physics
- Programming II
- Microprocessor Systems Engineering
- Analogue Systems Design
- Laboratory exercises
- Human Anatomy
- Physiology
Year 3
- Fundamentals of Electromagnetic Theory
- Analogue Systems Design II
- Electrical Circuits and Systems I
- Professional Development
- Oral and Written Communications
- Introduction to Strength of Materials
- Theory of Machines
- Electrical Power and Machines I
- Mini Project
- Kinesiology of Human Movement
- Applied Sports & Exercise Physiology
- Sports & Exercise Physiology
- Exercise Prescription and Programming
- Sports & Exercise Engineering Laboratory III
Year 4
- Digital Systems II
- Linear Control Systems
- Signals and Communications
- Mechanical Analysis and Design
- Biomechanics
- Design Office
- Laboratory Exercise
- Project
- Neurophysiology
- Rehabilitation
Year 5
- Power Electronics or Digital Signal Processing or Communications Systems Engineering
- Sports and Exercise Biomechanics
- Business Management and Finance
- Electromagnetic Engineering
- Infrastructure for Embedded Systems Programming
- Dissertation
- Laboratory exercise
Further education
Graduates from the four-year BE can pursue postgraduate study, both Masters or PhD. They can also pursue the a Master in Engineering Science (MEngSc)--obtained by course work with a minor thesis or by research work with a major thesis--if they meet the entry requirements.
Graduates from the five-year MEngSc can pursue postgraduate study as PhD students.
Find out more
Download the Sports & Exercise Engineering Booklet.
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
T 353 91 492728
F 353 91 494511
E mary.costello@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/eee/
CAO code
GY411
Fees for this course
EU (Total): €7,492
- Tuition: €5,268
- Student contribution: €2,000
- Student levy: €224
Non-EU (Total): €13,750
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Current Students
Ailish Brennan
BE (Sport and Exercise)
"...I am a first year student studying a new course called Sports and Exercise Engineering. I was very interested in this course as it is the first of its kind in Ireland. I love the way it incorporates sports and engineering and was excited to find out more about this relationship. Clubs and societies are a very active part of the college. The choices are extensive which means there is something out there for everyone. Joining gives you an automatic connection with friends and people who share the same interest as you. NUI Galway is a marvellous place to attend college and I can't imagine being anywhere else..."