Sport, Leisure, & Childhood Studies
The Department of Sport, Leisure, and Childhood Studies offers courses in recreation and leisure management, sport and exercise, early years education, and montessori education.
The Head of Department is Dr Cian O'Neill. The contact details for the department are:
Department Head
Dr Cian O'Neill
T: 021 433 5823
E: cian.oneill@mtu.ie
Department Secretary
Anne Deasy
T: 021 433 5930
E: anne.deasy@mtu.ie
Full-time Courses
CR032 BBus in Recreation and Leisure ManagementThe Bachelor of Business in Recreation and Leisure Management (Level 7) is a three year course. |
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CR620 BA in Early Years EducationThe course offers the student the opportunity to study early childhood from differing perspectives – educational, psychological, social, and cultural. The course also includes tuition in Art, Music, and Drama, which will provide an extensive portfolio of child-centred activities. Attention is also paid to practical skills needed in this type of work such as child health, exercise and nutrition, and the physical care of children. |
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BA (Honours) in Montessori Education
This is a specialist two-year add-on Honours Degree programme that aims to produce highly skilled Montessori 6-12 teachers with the requisite knowledge, skills, and competence to work effectively to meet the requirements of children in a variety of Irish and international educational settings.
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