Industry Defining Education Taught by Experts in their Field

Setanta College is an internationally renowned higher education provider in all aspects of human performance and sports science. Our courses produce specialist coaching professionals capable of working in performance, strength and conditioning, health and fitness and physical activity related fields.

With a commitment to lifelong learning, Setanta provides courses for students at all stages of their educational journey. This includes undergraduate courses from certificate to degree level, short courses for continuous professional development and postgraduate programmes for those seeking to take their education and career to the next level. Led by an advisory board and lecturing faculty highly experienced in elite-level performance, Setanta delivers education internationally including in Ireland, South Africa, the UK, USA, Italy and India.

Diploma in Personal Training and S&C

The Diploma in Personal Training is a dual qualification course that provides graduates with an internationally-recognised qualification in both personal training and strength & conditioning.

The course is delivered through blended learning, which includes both online lectures and in-person residentials. Delivered over 10 months, students will have access to weekly online lectures and class resources at any time. The course focuses on the skill set to instruct, provide personalised workouts, offer variety and help individuals and teams achieve their goals.

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Undergraduate Strength & Conditioning Courses

Our programmes are designed in a pathway or ladder format containing 18 modules and 4 exit points that allow students to progress their studies to their chosen level. Completion of all 18 modules is equal to a Bachelor of Science in Strength & Conditioning.

This provides students with the opportunity to gain qualifications as they complete each stage of the programme, building their career in the industry while continuing their education.

The impact of Setanta graduates has spread throughout the world including those working with top professionals and athletes, supporting their local schools, clubs, special populations and communities.

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Postgraduate Programmes

Setanta's range of postgraduate programmes are designed in association with leading experts from the sport and performance industry. These programmes have a highly practical focus and provide students with the opportunity to learn experienced practitioners that are working at the cutting edge of performance.

Available postgraduate courses include:

MSc in Performance Coaching

MSc in Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology

MSc in Sports Injuries & Return to Performance Management

MSc in Applied Sports Biomechanics and Movement Science

MSc in Advanced Sports Coaching & Leadership

MSc in Advanced Sports Technology

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Course Delivery

Setanta courses are delivered through blended learning and have been designed to accommodate the working professional and fit in a flexible manner into your daily schedule. Weekly lectures are pre-recorded and are available for students to watch in their own time.

Practical residentials offer a valuable opportunity for hands-on learning, allowing you to connect and network with fellow students and lecturers. You’ll gain insights from coaches working across different sports and countries, enriching your understanding and experience. Many students consider the residentials to be a highlight of their studies at Setanta.

At Setanta, our lecturers are experts in their field and qualified to MSc or PhD level. They are also former high level sports people, qualified, enthusiastic Strength and Conditioning coaches and Performance Scientists. They come from varied sporting backgrounds including team and individual sports and lean on their vast experience to provide you with an insight into the art and science of coaching

Students & Graduates

Setanta students and graduates are making a difference worldwide, applying their expertise in human performance, strength and conditioning, and sports science across a diverse range of settings. From elite sports teams and high-performance academies to community initiatives and return-to-performance programmes, their impact is shaping the future of athletic performance and well-being.

With a strong emphasis on practical application, Setanta’s alumni have secured roles with professional teams, national sporting bodies, and international organisations. Others are pioneering innovative training methodologies in schools, clubs, and special population groups, helping individuals of all ages and abilities to achieve their full potential.

By studying with Setanta, students join a global network of like-minded professionals committed to advancing the field and driving meaningful change in sport, health, and fitness industries.

Proud Partners of Setanta College

Setanta College are partners with global Sports Organisations to provide bespoke education for their members. These partnerships give a wide range of sportspeople the opportunity to develop themselves as athletes in their chosen sport and enhance their coaching skills to provide guidance and counsel to fellow players and athletes.

Setanta College Wellness Programme

Since 2015, Setanta College has been working with a range of Irish fire fighters to create a bespoke Wellness Programme. With Tipperary Fire and Rescue Service leading the programme, it’s the first of its kind in this country to be launched with the aim to support the health and wellness of firefighters. The programme consists of four key stages that include personalised fitness testing and exercise programmes and ongoing education to support fellow firefighters and community groups. This flexible wellness programme is also suitable for Irish Defence Forces, An Gardai Síochána and both small and large workplaces. For more information please contact Setanta College.

Setanta College Supporting Their Students

In recent years Ireland has propelled to the forefront of a range of sports and coveted many sporting achievements. Setanta College are proud to support all our global and local sportspeople, doing fantastic things in sport inter-nationally, nationally and locally. With their newly launched Ambassador Programme, Setanta College are welcoming applications to join current ambassadors, Sanita Puspure, World Champion Rower, David Oliver Joyce, WBO European Champion, Patrick Lehane, World and European Bronze medallist MMA fighter and Leah Irish, European Powerifting Record Holder as they continue to inspire and lead the way for Irish sportspeople. For more information on how to apply for the Ambassador Programme please contact Setanta College directly.

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