At this time of year, as we approach the deadline for enrolments, we receive many questions from students who are beginning their studies with Setanta Institute or from people who are contemplating joining one of our courses. In this piece, [...]
A Growing Industry With over 6,000+ sports-related graduates in the UK alone every year, strength & conditioning is now one of the fastest growing industries in both the UK & Ireland. An online search of the UKSCA website or UK [...]
The Setanta Institute Student Internship Earlier this year, we were able to provide two Setanta students with the exciting opportunity to travel to South Africa for an internship at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport. One of the students that jumped [...]
How is the Undergraduate Pathway delivered? Setanta courses are delivered through blended learning. This means that the lectures (written and video) are pre-recorded and presented online to the student on a weekly basis. Furthermore, we also host on-site workshops where [...]
In a previous piece, Setanta College graduate Annie McCarra MSc, examined the Physical Demands of Rugby Union, and the difference between the senior and junior game. In this article, Annie examines the demands of Junior Rugby in more detail. A [...]
The Evolution of Rugby Union When Rugby Union became professional in 1995 so too did the style of play, with players becoming bigger, stronger, and faster. This increase in physicality has influenced growing research on the science behind the sport, [...]
EXOS Performance Specialist, Coach Eric Cochran, takes a looks at the current state of Strength & Conditioning and discusses current trends in the industry, the evolution of coaching and where the future of S&C lies. The state of the Strength [...]
