Setanta College

Setanta College is a distance learning college, with a focus on sports courses. It offers internationally accredited undergraduate qualifications, ranging from Higher Certificate to Master's degree. The college is primarily web-based, but also offers campus-based courses in conjunction with LIT Tipperary in Ireland [2] and University of South Wales in Wales. The college has been popular among top-level and professional sporting individuals.

Setanta College
TypePrivate
Established2007
Location
Thurles
,
Tipperary
,
Ireland
CampusDistance learning
AffiliationsHigher Education and Training Awards Council, Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), Limerick Institute of Technology, National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC)[1]
Websitehttp://www.setantacollege.com

History

Setanta College was founded by Dr. Liam Hennessy BA, MSc, PhD,FRAMI,[3] a former international Pole Vault competitor and record holder.[4] Dr. Hennessy, an Exercise Physiologist and strength and conditioning coach who is also published in scientific journals[5][6] and has worked with some top athletes and sports teams, including leading European soccer club teams in Italy,[7] and Germany,[8][9] the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU),[9] the Irish Olympic Team,[10][11] Tipperary GAA,[10] and as Fitness coach to three time major golfer Pádraig Harrington.[12] Through his own work, Dr. Hennessy noticed a need for better qualified experts in the area of strength and conditioning, and for that reason, he designed a course that would concentrate on this area of expertise.

Other courses

Setanta College has designed and operates/ facilitates courses for the Irish National Teachers' Organisation and the International Rugby Board. For the INTO Setanta College offers a summer course filled with fun co-operative mini games for the 8–12-year-old "PE at the heart of an Integrated Curriculum".[13] The Setanta College facilitated IRB Strength & Conditioning Level 1 course, is offered worldwide to Rugby coaches and Trainers online.[14]

Education partners

Alumni

Graduates include:

Notable current students

References
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  5. Hennessey, L.; Watson, A. W. (1993). "Flexibility and posture assessment in relation to hamstring injury". British Journal of Sports Medicine. 27 (4): 243–6. doi:10.1136/bjsm.27.4.243. PMC 1332012. PMID 8130961.
  6. Comyns, Thomas M.; Harrison, Andrew J.; Hennessy, Liam; Jensen, Randall L. (2007). "Identifying the optimal resistive load for complex training in male rugby players". Sports Biomechanics. 6 (1): 59–70. doi:10.1080/14763140601058540. hdl:10344/5639. PMID 17542178.
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