BA (Hons) in Sport and Exercise with Business
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Course Overview
This course develops analytical leaders with the problem-solving skills to drive innovation within the community and commercial sport sectors. The sports and exercise elements of the course develop professional and leadership skills in activities enjoyed by the general population throughout their lifespan.
The enterprise and business elements of the course help students to develop the creativity, innovation and enterprise skills that characterise successful business leaders in sport.
What makes this course different
This multi-disciplinary degree will provide you with an innovative and diverse combination of knowledge and skills in sports, exercise and business
Gain additional professional awards including internationally recognised Gym Instructor and Personal Training awards as well as Coaching Ireland awards in ‘Coaching Children’ and ‘Coaching Young People’.
Understanding the Industry
Sport and exercise science has a key role in society, ranging from improving sports performance in elite athletes to reducing the burden of disease associated with physical inactivity in modern lifestyles. By improving our understanding of how the body and mind respond and adapt to exercise, we can develop new research-based approaches to enhance performance and health. Both sports and business thrive on innovation and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
Career Opportunities
Future Careers:- Sports Performance
- Sports Development Officers
- Exercise and Fitness Professionals
- Physical Activity Coordinators
- Leisure Facility Managers
- Adapted Physical Activity Officers
- Sports Coaching
- Sports Business Managers
- Health, Fitness, and Leisure
- Government Health Sector
- Professional Sport
- Elite Sport
- Recreational Sport
Graduates work at
Course Delivery and Modules
- Developing Physical Literacy with Children
- Exercise Professional 1
- Research and Communication Skills
- Creativity, Innovation, and Teamwork
- Marketing
- Business Management
- Organisation, Structure, and Development of Sport in Ireland
- Workplace Communication Skills
- Business Computing Applications
- Financial Accounting
- Research Project 1
- Load Monitoring in Exercise and Sport
- Nutrition for Exercise and Sport
- Sociological Issues in Sport and Physical Activity
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Research Project 2
- Exercise and Sports Psychology
- Leadership and Management Building
- New Venture Development for Sport
- Strength and Conditioning
Work placement
In Year 3, students have the opportunity to Study Abroad or to be placed in an organisation on a 12-week industry work placement.
This gives students a much broader experience for both their soft skills and technical skills. They can also gain contacts in industry to help them in their future career. If you travel abroad you can significantly improve your language skills and immerse yourself in another culture.
Professional Accreditations
Students can gain additional professional awards including internationally recognised Gym Instructor and Personal Training awards as well as Coaching Ireland awards in ‘Coaching Children’ and ‘Coaching Young People’.
Education Progression
Graduates will be able to progress to Level 9 and 10 postgraduate degree courses.
Graduates of this programme have previously continued their studies in areas such as Strength and Conditioning and Sports Performance, amongst others.
MBS in Entrepreneurship and Marketing
Fees and Funding
Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees
Entry requirements
Standard entry requirements apply. There are no special entry requirements for this course.
- Standard Requirements for Leaving Certificate Applicants
- Standard Requirements for UK/NI Applicants
- Standard Requirements for QQI-Further Education Applicants
Recent CAO points
How to apply
Apply on CAO
All standard entry first-year applicants must apply for entry through the CAO. See Important application dates for CAO and information for specific applicant types below:
Advanced Entry & Transfer Applications
Advanced Entry is for applicants who have previous educational achievements and/or work experience and want to be considered for direct entry into year 2, 3, or 4 of a course. This includes students looking to transfer to DkIT from another Higher Education provider.
International Application (non-EU)
International Applicants (not from or living in the EU) can apply through an agent or directly to DkIT to study this course.
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