Program Overview

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Sports Management and Coaching

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management and Coaching is a comprehensive course that covers all aspects of sport and sport science, combined with the fundamentals of business and enterprise. This course is designed for students who are interested in developing a career in the fitness industry in a coaching or business role.

Course Details

TU Code

TU735

CAO Point Range 2024

280-432

NFQ Level

Level 7

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Arts

ECTS Credits

180

Duration

3 years

Number of Places

25

Location

Blanchardstown

What is... Sports Management and Coaching?

This course is designed for students who are interested in developing a career in the fitness industry in a coaching or business role. Students will learn all the skills of sports management and coaching techniques, combined with the fundamentals of business and enterprise.

IT Requirements

While a medium spec PC/Laptop will suffice, a high spec would be a better investment for long-term use.

Professional Accreditation

This course is accredited on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) Ireland as a REPS-accredited course. It will provide students with a Personal Trainer accreditation that is highly regarded throughout the fitness industry.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

• Minimum Number of Subjects: 5
• Minimum Grade in Maths: O6/H7/F2 or higher
• Minimum Grade in English OR Irish: O6/H7

QQI/FET Requirements

• QQI/FET Award Required: Any full Level 5 or 6 award
• Additional Requirements: None

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.

English Language Requirements

If English is not the first language, students will need to provide evidence of their English language proficiency.

Additional Requirements

The course requires considerable physical capability due to high activity content.

Garda Vetting

Garda Vetting is required through TU Dublin.

Sample Timetable

A sample timetable is available for this course.

Career Opportunities

• Professional Coaches
• Personal Trainers
• Strength and Conditioning Coaches
• Health and Wellbeing Coaches
• Performance Analysts
• Fitness Instructors
• Leisure Managers
• Working in physical activity areas in administrative roles
• Working in physical activity as a Sport Development Officer in Local Sports Partnerships
• Event Management Planning and Development
• Coaching and Development Officers in national governing bodies

Athlete Support Programme

The Athlete Support Programme is for students who wish to compete and succeed at the highest sporting level while simultaneously pursuing an academic course at TU Dublin.

Module Listing

Year One

• Accounting for Non-Accountants
• Anatomy & Physiology 1
• Coaching Theory and Practice 1
• Contemporary Sports Management 1
• Long Term Athlete Development 1
• Skills for Success in Higher Education

Year Two

• Business Information Systems
• Coaching Children and Youths
• Long Term Athlete Development 2
• Anatomy & Physiology 2
• Contemporary Sports Management 2
• Introduction to Sports and Exercise Psychology

Year Three

• Coaching & Performance Psychology 1
• Speed and Agility
• Exercise Physiology
• Sports Marketing 1
• Regulatory Environment
• Electronic Commerce

Advanced Entry

Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course. To qualify for Advanced Entry, applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed studies at Level 6, 7, or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area.

Progression

On successful completion, students may advance to Year 4 of the following Level 8 course: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sports Management and Coaching.