Code
SE932
Location
Carlow
Campus
Kilkenny Road
- Level Level 7
- Duration 3 Years
- CAO Points 241
- Credits 180
- Global Applicants View details
What is the Course about?
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 |
|---|---|
| Professional Writing and Research in the Digital Age (M) | Applied Anatomy and Sport Physiology 2 (M) |
| Applied Anatomy and Sport Physiology (M) | Applied Athletic Development 2 (M) |
| Applied Athletic Development 1 (M) | Foundations of Sport Management (M) |
| Information Technology (M) | Introduction to Accounting for Sport (M) |
| Introduction to Coaching Pedagogy (M) | Introduction to the Coaching Environment (M) |
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 2
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|
| Accounting for Sport (M) | Strength and Conditioning (M) |
| Coach Education and Practice 1 (M) | Coach Education and Practice 2 (M) |
| Injury Prevention and Recovery Strategies in Sport (M) | Finance for Sport 1 (M) |
| Nutrition and Doping Regulation in Sport (M) | Physical Activity and Health (M) |
| Sports Marketing (M) | Sports Economics (M) |
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 3
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
|---|---|
| Sponsorship in Sport (M) | Work Placement (E) |
| Coaching Pedagogy and Practice 3 (M) | Study Semester Abroad (E) |
| Finance for Sport 2 (M) | Introduction to Data Analysis for Sport (E) |
| Fitness Testing and Load Monitoring in Sport (M) | Operations Management (Sport) (E) |
| People Management Skills (Sports) (M) | Sports Internship Project (E) |
| Community Sport and Social Inclusion (E) | |
| Sports Performance Analysis (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?
-Notes
-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.
