This new degree combines the techniques of sports management and coaching with the principles of business and management.
The field of sports management and coaching is changing rapidly. All sporting bodies require management and coaching staff to have an excellent understanding of their chosen sport, as well as strong business and organisational and administrative skills.
On completion of the course, students will have a detailed understanding of:
Athletic development
Coach education
Strength and conditioning
Sport finance
Sport media and marketing
Course Structure
This three-year degree has three key content areas delivered in each year of the course:
Coaching Pedagogy
Business and Management of Sport
Sports Science
Classes are delivered in a range of settings including pitch, classroom and gym.
Is this course for you?
This course is open to students from any sporting background who are passionate about playing and/or coaching their sport. It will also be of interest to someone who would like a career in the business and administration of sport. The course prepares you for the workplace with work placement in semester 2 of Year 3. This is further enhanced by engagement with commercial and not for profit sporting bodies in planning events and examining the strategic direction of these organisations. This gives the student experience of organisations which they may be employed by in the future.
It is open to students of all abilities and not just those in an elite category.
Special Features:
Open to students from any sporting background who wish to pursue an honours degree programme in Sport, Business and Coaching
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Introduction to Coaching Pedagogy (M)
Introduction to Accounting for Sport (M)
Applied Athletic Development 1 (M)
Applied Athletic Development 2 (M)
Professional Writing and Research in the Digital Age (M)
Introduction to Coaching Environment (M)
Applied Anatomy and Sports Physiology 1 (M)
Applied Anatomy and Sport Physiology 2 (M)
Foundations of Sport Management 1 (M)
Foundations of Sport Management 2 (M)
Information Technology 1 (M)
Information Technology 2 (M)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Accounting for Sport (M)
Sports Economics (M)
Injury Prevention and Recovery Strategies in Sport (M)
Finance in Sport 1 (M)
Sports Marketing (M)
Physical Activity and Health (M)
Nutrition and Doping Regulation in Sport (M)
Coach Education and Practice 2 (M)
Coach Education and Practice 1 (M)
Strength and Conditioning (M)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 3
Semester 5
Semester 6
People Management (M)
Study Semester Abroad (E)
Fitness Testing and Load Monitoring in Sport (M)
Introduction to Data Analysis for Sport (E)
Fitness for Sport 2 (M)
Sports Internship Project (E)
Sponsorship in Sport (M)
Operations Management Sport (E)
Sports Performance Analysis (E)
Work Placement (E)
Coaching Pedagogy and Practice 3 (E)
Community Sport and Social Inclusion (E)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
What are the minimum entry requirements?
5O6/H7
English or Irish at O6/H7
What follow-on study opportunities are available?
Graduates of this course will be eligible to progress to the level 8, BA (Hons) Sport Business and Coaching in SETU Carlow.
What exemptions will I receive?
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Notes
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What will I be able to do when I finish the course?
Graduates will be qualified to work in a variety of sports-related careers including: sports development officers; sports management; club development; club administration; sport coaching and fitness instruction; governing body management and administration. Graduates will also be qualified to work in business management and administration roles.
