BSc (Sport and Exercise Management)
Unde
Sport has never been as globally significant as it is in the twenty-first century, and this innovative programme responds to the growing importance of sport, exercise and physical activity at the local, national and international level. As a result of changing social and economic factors, health and lifestyle concerns, and a trend towards commercialisation and professionalisation, the sport and exercise industry now offers a wide range of challenging career opportunities.
The multidisciplinary nature of the BSc in Sport and Exercise Management equips students with competencies in areas such as management, marketing, event planning, human resources, economics/finance, development, exercise, nutrition and coaching, which each underpin the structure and governance of sport today. The combination of UCD's internationally recognised academic excellence and sporting reputation makes it well suited to those wishing to join this burgeoning industry.
Admissions requirement
Admission for school leavers is through the CAO. In addition, mature age applicants are welcome to apply, and special consideration may be given to elite athletes and coaches wishing to pursue a career in sports management. Holders of the Diploma in Sports Management with a GPA of 3.08 or higher may, with the approval of the Programme Board, be admitted to Stage to of the BSc programme.
CAO
Code
DN430
Minimum
CAO Points 2010 400
Average
CAO Points 2010 420
Number of Places 2010 40
Length
of Programme
3 years
Entry
Requirements
·
Irish
·
English
·
A third language
·
Mathematics*
·
Two other recognised subjects
*
Minimum Grade B3 LC Ordinary Paper
What will I study?
Stage 1: Stage 1 of the programme prepares students for university study with modules that outline core academic and information technology skills, as well as the basic foundations in sport and exercise management, with modules in financial management, marketing, human resource management and sports management. Other Stage 1 modules broaden students' perspective by examining the cultural foundations of sport, sports law, coaching and sports development.
Stage 2: Stage 2 offers common core modules in event management, economics of sport, sport/health psychology, sports operational management and sports development, and in Semester 2 students specialise in one of the following areas:
Sports Management
Exercise Management or
Coaching Management
During the summer following Stage 2, students gain invaluable practical experience in the sports, exercise or coaching industry by completing a structured work placement either in Ireland or abroad.
Stage 3: The final stage of the programme advances students' expertise in both the business of sport and their selected area of specialisation in sports, exercise or coaching management. Students also undertake an individual research project that impacts critical skills in project design and management in response to current issues within the broader industry.
SPORT MANAGEMENT
Sports Services Marketing, Sports Tourism, Enterprise and Development, Sports Sponsorship and Promotion, Sports Operational Management III, Advanced Financial Management, Managing Sport SMEs.
EXERCISE MANAGEMENT
Principles of Exercise Management, Applied Exercise Management, Exercise, Nutrition and Health, Introduction to Exercise Science, Exercise and Public Health, Sports Operational Management II, Sports Science III.
COACHING MANAGEMENT
Player Development and Welfare, Introduction to Exercise Science, Theory of Coaching II, Exercise, Nutrition and Health, Sports Science III.
"Enrolling in
this degree was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The
course provided a great foundation in all business matters, which have
been extremely practical in the work place and also combined a good
mixture of sports topics. Personally I found the standard of
lecturing to be of the highest quality, providing me with exceptional
inspiration and mentoring. In this regard I couldn't recommend this
course high enough"
Work Placement
In the summer following Stage 2, students are required to complete a 400 hour (ten week) work placement, which provides the opportunity to apply the theoretical and academic knowledge acquired in class to a practical work setting. In the past, students have, for example, worked in the sports development area for local councils, with national and international sports governing bodies or in nationally recognised sports marketing firms. Many students are able to convert this initial exposure to the sports industry into a long-term career following graduation.
For Information on the Work Placement programme, click here
Graduate
Employment
Drogheda
Utd FC
European
Rugby Cup
Football
Association of Ireland
Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA)
Irish
Horse Board
International Rugby Board (IRB)
Irish
Sailing Association
Meath
Sports Partnership
Scottish Athletics
Swim Ireland
UEFA
Further Information can be obtained from:
Gillian
Johnston
UCD Centre for Sports Studies,
School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Population Science,
Woodview House,
Belfield,
Dublin 4.
Tel: +353 1 716 3430
Fax: +353 1 716 3071
email: sports.studies@ucd.ie
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BSc Sport and Exercise Management
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To
ensure
both quality and to meet stakeholders needs, the programme is subjected to
a review process and on that basis components of the programme may be
altered from time to time.
UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. Tel : 353-1-7167777