Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Sport Management and Coaching(with options in GAA, Rugby And Soccer)

CW858

CONTACT

Myles KellyBComm, FCA, DipCompSc, MA

Course DirectorP: 059 9175332

E: myles.kelly@itcarlow.ie

OR

Dr Karen HennessyHead of Department

P: 059 9175304E: karen.hennessy@itcarlow.ie

COURSE PLACES

2015 20

What is this course about?This course is a four year Honours

Degree not offered anywhere

else in Ireland. The course has

been designed and is delivered

in association with the major

sporting bodies in Ireland.

Leinster Rugby, the GAA and

the FAI who provide the tuition

on the player development and

coach education modules of the

course. Through a combination

of sports-oriented and business-

oriented management modules,

this course will develop the

skills and knowledge required

for a successful career in sports

management or coaching.

What will I be able to do when I fi nish the course?Graduates will be equipped with

the knowledge and skills to

seek relevant employment

in sports related

business environments.

Potential Career

Paths include: Sports

Development Offi cer,

Sports Management,

Club Development/

Administration, Coaching/

Fitness.

Department of Sport, Media & MarketingSchool of Business & Humanities www.itcarlow.ie

Entry is dependent on Leaving

Certifi cate Results & Portfolio

INCLUDING PORTFOLIO

700

2014/15POINTS

What subjects will I study?

Year 1

Mandatory Subjects

Player Development 1 (Rugby/GAA/Soccer)

Coach Education 1 (Rugby/GAA/Soccer)

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Effective Writing and Research

Sports Management

Information Technology

Year 2

Mandatory Subjects

Player Development 2(Rugby/GAA/Soccer)

Coach Education 2(Rugby/GAA/Soccer)

Functional Screening / Strength and Conditioning

Finance for Sport 1

Sports Marketing

Sport Economics

Year 3

Mandatory Subjects

Player Development 3(Rugby/GAA/Soccer)

Coach Education 3(Rugby/GAA/Soccer)

Applied Programme Planning

Finance for Sport 2

Sponsorship and Media Management in Sport

HR and Legal Issues in Sport

Year 4

Mandatory Subjects

Coach Development and Mentoring

Performance Management and Sports Nutrition

Operations and Event Management

Contemporary Issues in Sport

Leadership & Management

Sports Organisation Research Project

Institute of Technology CarlowKilkenny Road, Carlow, Ireland

+353 (0)59 917 5000

What follow-on study opportunities are available?Graduates of this programme

may be eligible to progress to

the MSc in Sports Performance

Analysis the MSc in Strength &

Conditioning or a Masters of

Business programme at IT Carlow

or other Level 9 options.

What subjects will I study?You will normally have three

business related modules and

three sports related modules.

The sports related modules

vary slightly from sport to sport

depending on your chosen sport,

GAA, Rugby or Soccer.

Special features of the courseThis programme has options in

GAA, Rugby & Soccer. IT Carlow

delivers this course in association

with the GAA, FAI and Leinster

Rugby. Experienced coaches and

coach educators from each of the

sporting bodies deliver the tuition

on the Player Development and

Coach Education modules of the

course.