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During this module, you will:

• Deepen your evidence-based understanding of health, performance, and injury risk specific to Irish dancing.
• Apply advanced strategies to support physical conditioning, recovery, and technical preparation in Irish dancers.
• Explore the role of nutrition and hydration in optimising performance and sustaining dancer wellbeing.
• Develop approaches to enhance psychological resilience and promote positive mental health in dancers.
• Build career-relevant expertise to support performance outcomes in Irish dance training, coaching, and rehabilitation.

Key Information

This module will be delivered online over 12 weeks during the spring semester, with a weekly commitment of approximately 25 hours, much of which can be integrated into your normal dance teacher or healthcare professional activities.

You will be assessed using continuous assessment methods, including practical assignments, reflective logs, and applied exercises.

Part-time considerations:

• Designed for working professionals
• Evening or recorded lectures
• Timetable provided after registration

To help you to be successful on this course: 

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8) with at least a second class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant discipline.
• If applicants have a lower result or an unrelated qualification, they may be considered on a case-by-case basis if they can provide evidence of 5 or more years of engagement at elite level) of competitive or professional Irish dancing. This may include teaching or adjudication qualifications from any recognised governing authority for Irish dancing, competing or performing at a high (open/professional) standard, or involvement as a parent of an open dancer for 5 years (Recognised Prior Learning).  

Guidelines for your applications:  

• When applying, be sure to include the Module Code CT5042. We can’t process your application without it. You can apply for more than one module using the same application.
• By applying, you confirm that you meet the entry requirements and can take part in the course and its assessments.
• This course will go ahead if it meets minimum enrolment number.
• Completing this module doesn’t guarantee you a place in a full programme. If you want to apply for a full programme, you must meet the specific entry requirements for that programme. 

EU - €1,250  

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).    

Other funding  

Find further information on funding and scholarships. 

This micro-credential can lead to the following sectors and careers: 

• Irish dance teaching, coaching, and performance support.
• Dance science, health, and wellbeing roles in Irish dance performance settings.
• Rehabilitation, injury prevention for Irish dancers