BA in Sport, Exercise and Enterprise
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Course Overview
This course develops analytical leaders with the problem-solving skills to drive innovation within the community and commercial sports 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
You’ll use a combination of theory, research and practical techniques to understand and improve engagement in Sport and Physical activities throughout the life course.
You'll develop tools to help everyone – from those who play sport for fun to elite athletes – get the most out of their exercise.
By the end of the course, you'll have in-depth grounding in the fields of professional sport, health and education, helping you secure your ideal career when you graduate.
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
Graduates of this course have a wide variety of career opportunities, including but not limited to:
- Sports Development Officers
- Exercise and Fitness professionals
- Physical Activity Coordinators
- Leisure Facility Management
- Adapted Physical Activity Officers
- Sports Coaching
- Sports Business Management
Course Delivery and Modules
The course is delivered using a combination of lectures, tutorials, practicals and labwork.
- 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
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.
Professional Accreditations
Students can gain additional professional awards qualifications as an exercise professional and a wide range of coaching qualifications in sports such as GAA, FAI, Athletics, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, and Disability Inclusion Training.
Education Progression
On completion of this course, students will be eligible to progress onto the Level 8 Add-On course: BA (Hons) in Sport, Exercise with Enterprise. (This will be subject to student numbers. Where places are limited, offers will be linked to the final GPA achieved.)
BA (Hons) in Sport, Exercise with Enterprise
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 — Students who have completed successfully a FETAC Level 6 award in a sports-related area are eligible to apply directly for entry to Year 2 of the programme.
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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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