Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sport and Physical Activity

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sport and Physical Activity is a 5-year part-time program designed to equip students with the necessary skills to address the challenges of delivering quality sport and physical activities. The program adopts a holistic approach to sport as a tool for development, emphasizing various components, including coaching and sport development responsibilities within the physical activity, sport, and leisure sector.

Program Overview

The program is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019, and the Bye-Laws for the award of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sport and Physical Activity under the auspices of the Institute for Physical Education and Sport. The program will be taught through diverse methods, including lectures, practical-based sessions, seminars, and supervised independent research.

Program Structure

The program consists of 5 years, with each year comprising compulsory and optional study units. The program requires students to complete 180 ECTS credits, with a minimum of 35 ECTS credits per year.

Year 1

• Compulsory Units:
  • PHE1105: Introduction to Sport and Physical Activity Management
  • PHE1104: Introduction to Sport, Exercise and Human Physiology
  • PHE1106: Fundamentals of Coaching
  • PHE1126: Introduction to Research, Writing and Study Skills
  • PHE1127: Introductory Nutrition
• Recommended Optional Study-Units:
  • PHE0105: First Aid
  • PHE1007: Representing University in National and International Competition/s
  • PHE1009: Administrative Work with a Sports Association
  • PHE1014: Attendance at Seminars on Sport and Physical Education

Year 2

• Compulsory Units:
  • PHE1123: Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Healthy Lifestyles
  • PHE2211: Independent Supervised Project
  • PHE2217: Research Methods in Physical Activity and Sport
  • PHE1124: Psychological Foundations of Sport, Physical Activity and Skill Acquisition
  • PHE1146: Outdoor Activities, Team Building and Innovative Games
• Recommended Optional Study-Units:
  • PHE0105: First Aid
  • PHE1007: Representing University in National and International Competition/s
  • PHE1009: Administrative Work with a Sports Association
  • PHE1014: Attendance at Seminars on Sport and Physical Education

Year 3

• Compulsory Units:
  • PHE2206: Promoting Physical Activity and Behaviour Change
  • PHE2208: Sport Placement 2
  • PHE2126: Sport Policy and Development
  • PHE2216: Teaching, Coaching and Officiating Individual Sports
  • PHE3118: Teaching, Coaching and Officiating Gymnastics
• Recommended Optional Study-Units:
  • PHE0105: First Aid
  • PHE1007: Representing University in National and International Competition/s
  • PHE1009: Administrative Work with a Sports Association
  • PHE1014: Attendance at Seminars on Sport and Physical Education

Year 4

• Compulsory Units:
  • PHE2210: Professional Development Portfolio for Sports Personnel (1)
  • PHE2212: Teaching, Coaching and Officiating Swimming
  • PHE3123: Major Perspectives in Sociology of Sport
  • PHE3133: Final Placement
• Recommended Optional Study-Unit:
  • PHE1009: Administrative Work with a Sports Association
• Elective Units:
  • PHE2109: Sport Media and Technology
  • PHE2119: Sport Economics, Accounting and Sponsorships
  • PHE2120: Human Resources Management and Communications
  • PHE3117: Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology

Year 5

• Compulsory Units:
  • PHE3113: Professional Development Portfolio for Sports Personnel (2)
  • PHE3115: Biomechanical Analysis of Sport, Performance Analysis and Sport Injuries
  • PHE3131: Teaching, Coaching and Officiating Team Sport 1
  • PHE3130: Long Essay
  • PHE3132: Teaching, Coaching and Officiating Team Sport 2
• Recommended Optional Study-Units:
  • PHE0105: First Aid
  • PHE1007: Representing University in National and International Competition/s
  • PHE1009: Administrative Work with a Sports Association
  • PHE1014: Attendance at Seminars on Sport and Physical Education
• Elective Units:
  • PHE2127: Management, Marketing and Planning in Sport and Leisure
  • PHE2207: Contemporary Issues in Physical Education
  • PHE3101: Exercise Planning and Strength and Conditioning
  • PHE3110: Sport Governance

Admission Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the general entry requirements for undergraduate programs. International applicants must refer to the list of country-specific qualifications. Applicants admitted under paragraph (c) of regulation 6 of the Admissions Regulations must be in possession of qualifications and/or experience that would satisfy the Board that they have reached the academic standard required to follow the course with profit.

Tuition Fees

The fee per academic year for non-EU applicants is Eur 4,250.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the B.Sc. (Hons) in Sport and Physical Activity program will be equipped with a sound grounding and in-depth knowledge and skills of the different fields of sport and physical activity. They will be able to join professionals in addressing the different challenging issues that arise in the sport world. Potential employers include the state sector, private sector industry investing in sport and leisure, educational institutions, and the voluntary sector, including sport organizations.

Research Areas

The program covers various research areas, including sport science, coaching, sport development, sport policy, and physical activity. Students will have the opportunity to pursue areas of particular individual interest through a research project.

Conclusion

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sport and Physical Activity is a comprehensive program that provides students with a sound academic knowledge of physical activity and sport science, as well as practical skills in coaching, sport development, and management. The program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to address the challenges of delivering quality sport and physical activities, and to provide them with a thorough understanding of sport policies and their role in society.