Bachelor of Arts in Sport & Exercise (Soccer) CW827

Department of Sport, Media & Marketing

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Bachelor of Arts in Sport & Exercise (Soccer) CW827

What is the Course about?

The course is a three year Level 7 BA in Sport & Exercise (Soccer) which is delivered by the Institute of Technology Carlow in association with the Football Association of Ireland. The aim of the programme is to provide an academic qualification that combines Coaching, Fitness and Player Development, with a broad based management curriculum relevant to the development of the sport. The course will provide competencies and skills in such diverse areas as Player Development and Coaching. The course will give an understanding of the cross functional nature of the business/sport environment and will develop in students a multitude of transferable business and communication skills.

What will I be able to do when I finish the course?

Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to seek relevant employment in sports related business environments. Potential career paths include: FAI Third Level Football Facilitator, FAI Development Officer, FAI Administration, Sports Management, Club Development, Coaching/Fitness, Business or Public Relations.

What follow-on study opportunities are available?

Graduates of this course will be eligible to progress to the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sports Management & Coaching.

What exemptions will I receive?

N/A

What subjects will I study?

Year 1	Year 2	Year 3
Player Development 1 Coach Education 1 Applied Anatomy & Sports Physiology Foundations of Sports Management Effective Writing & Research Information Technology 1	Player Development 2 Coach Education 2 Functional Screening & Fitness Testing Strength & Conditioning Sports Marketing Finance for Sport 1 Sports Economics	Player Development 3 Coach Education 3 Applied Programme Planning Finance for Sport 2 HR & Legal Issues in Sport Sponsorship & Media Management in Sport

What are the minimum entry requirements?

Entry to this course is through the CAO - Course Code CW827. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of a combination of portfolio score and Leaving Certificate points. This portfolio will involve the submission of a detailed applicant profile which will provide information on the applicants playing, administration and coaching background and standard. Applicants may be required to attend an interview and/or skills test as part of the assessment of their portfolio.

Minimum Leaving Certificate entry requirements:
Five subjects at Ordinary Level D3 or better.

Subjects Required:
English or Irish at Ordinary Level D3 or better. There is no Mathematics requirement.

Special Features:

IT Carlow runs this course in association with the Football Association of Ireland. The FAI provide the tuition on the Player Development and Football Education modules of this course.

COURSE DETAILS

Code: CW827
Course Places: 25
Duration: 3 Years
Grants Available: Yes
CAO Entry: Yes

Points Range:

Portfolio Based - for the portfolio form, please click here »

Portfolios will be sent to all applicants in early March. Completed portfolios should be returned ONLY to the Department of Sport Media and Marketing in IT Carlow. The form available here may be used for practice. Make sure to follow the instructions carefully when completing the portfolio form.

The downloads section at the foot of this page also contains the relevant form.