Sport and Exercise Management

Bachelor of Business (Honours)

Sport & Exercise Management student with kids playing soccer
Sport & Exercise Management student with kids playing soccer
Type of Programme
Full-time
Number of Places
40
Duration
4 Years
Course Code
MT 910
Entry Requirements
408 CAO Points in 2023 and meet minimum entry requirements as listed below.
Application Deadline
See CAO for details
Location(s)
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 8

Dr Con Burns

T: +353 (0)21 433 5321

Email: (email)

Overview

This programme has been designed to cater for those who wish to pursue a career in the sport, exercise and health industries, both in Ireland and abroad. The delivery is based on the combination of key theories with applied research and practical skills to afford graduates appropriate knowledge, skills and competencies to work as professionals in a wide range of settings in the sport, leisure and business industry. The programme was developed in response to the demands of the expanding global sport and leisure industry, who are constantly seeking ‘work-ready’ graduates with strong technical proficiencies and significant experience-bases in the growth area of interdisciplinary sport, exercise and health.

The extensive work placement is an integral element of this programme and takes place in year 3 (semester 6). This significant placement experience affords students (i) the opportunity to experience the industry in greater depth, but also (ii) the time to express their skills, knowledge and proficiencies gained from the programme content in their respective workplaces.

Professional Accreditation

A number of industry recognised external qualifications are incorporated into the programme. These include REPs (Register of Exercise Professionals) Ireland qualifications in the area of fitness instruction and personal training. Coaching Ireland awards in a variety of sports are incorporated into the sports coaching modules. Qualifications in lifesaving, swim teaching, ITEC massage therapy, and sports massage can also be attained. MTU, through the Sport and Exercise Management programme, is an affiliated University with the European College of Sport Science (ECSS).

What will I study?

First year at a glance

  • Fundamental Movement Skills: practical and theoretical aspects of planning, teaching and evaluating effective activity sessions to develop basic movement skills among children
  • Gym Instruction: prepares the student for work as a gym instructor and as a circuit training instructor. The emphasis is on the student’s ability to perform and demonstrate exercises correctly and on developing their skills to instruct
  • Sports Psychology: basic theories of sports psychology and identifies ways in which it can be used in a sports performance setting
  • Nutrition for Health: nutrition and its relationship with health-related matters such as diet, weight management, and obesity
  • Business, Sport and Leisure Administration: examines the necessary administrative, financial, technical programming, marketing, and customer service skills

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

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Entry Requirements

Entry 2024

For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

  • score the necessary CAO points and
  • meet the minimum entry requirements

Leaving Certificate in six subjects i.e. H5 in two subjects and O6/H7 in four other subjects. The six subjects must include Mathematics and either English or Irish grade O6/H7.

NOTE: Vetting by an Garda Síochána is a mandatory requirement for this programme.

 

For Non-EU International Entry Requirements please visit https://www.mtu.ie/international/non-eu/.

Career options

Employment Opportunities

Graduates will work at management level in sport, exercise, health and physical activity promotion. Graduates will have expertise in their chosen field by completing specific niche modules in the sport/exercise/health domain (e.g. Advanced Coaching Pedagogy, Strength and Conditioning, Performance Analysis and Management, Applied Sports Psychology and Clinical Exercise).

  • Strength and Conditioning Coach/Sports Coach for High Performance Teams
  • Fitness Professional/Personal Trainer
  • Development Officer for Sports Governing Bodies/Sports Partnerships
  • Health Promotion Officer
  • Corporate Wellness Professional
  • Sports Performance Analyst

Progression

Further Studies

Suitably qualified graduates are eligible to apply for postgraduate studies such as: Physiotherapy (MSc. in UCC or UL), Sports Management (MSc. in UCD), Sports Performance (MSc. in UL), Sports Psychology (MSc. in UL), and Teacher Education (PME Business in UCC, UL, NUIG, MU amongst others).

Question Time

Active participation in sport and/or physical activity is an advantage. However, applicants do not need to have exceptional ability or achievements in sport to excel in this programme.

No. It is important to note that there is no direct link between the BBus (Honours) in Sport & Exercise Management degree programme and PE teaching. Please see MT 511, MT 906, MT 911 and MT 915 which do provide a route into PE teaching.

There are 2 primary possibilities to embark on further study in Teacher Education.

  • Professional Master of Education (PME) in Primary Teaching, which is a 2-year Level 9 Qualification, provided the applicant presents with the minimum Leaving Certificate requirement in Irish or suitable equivalent. The Department of Education recognises this PME to teach in primary schools.
  • Professional Master of Education in Business Teaching, which is accredited by the Teaching Council. This postgraduate Teacher Education programme is offered in several universities.

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