• » Bachelor of Business in Sports Development & Coaching

    Programme Title  Bachelor of Business in Sports Development & Coaching
    CAO Code  LY137
    LYIT internal code  LY_BSPRT_D
    Duration  3 Years ab initio
    Standard Code Places:  25
    National Framework Level  7
    Award Type  Major
    Awarding Body  LYIT, under Delegated Authority from HETAC
    Is this Programme for Me?
    This programme aims to produce graduates with knowledge and skills in business, sports development and coaching.
    Minimum Academic Entry Requirements
    Grade D3 or higher in five ordinary level subjects at Leaving Cert., including Maths and either Irish or English.
    • FETAC applicants click FETAC
    • Applicants presenting non-Irish exams as a basis for entry, please check the IOTCEF listing to search for the entry relevant to your country
    • Applicants who are interested in taking selected modules only from this programme and/or those interested in studying this programme in a part-time mode, click Part-time Study
    What will I study?
    Year/Semester Proposed Modules Mandatory/
    Elective    		 No of credits Class hours per week
     1/1  Sports 1  Mandatory  5  4
     Fitness Testing  Mandatory  5  3
     Sport, Leisure & Society  Mandatory  5  3
     Business Organisation &
    Management 1    		  Mandatory  5  3
     Accounting 1  Mandatory  5  3
     Mathematics  Mandatory  5  3
     1/2  Sports 2  Mandatory  5  4
     Training & Fitness  Mandatory  5  3
     Sports Science  Mandatory  5  3
     Business Organisation &
    Management 2    		  Mandatory  5  3
     Accounting 2  Mandatory  5  3
     Information Technology  Mandatory  5  3
     2/3  Sports 3  Mandatory  5  3
      Sports Coaching  Mandatory  5  3
     Resistance Training  Mandatory  5  3
      Sports Facilities Management  Mandatory  5  3
     Introduction to Marketing  Mandatory  5  3
     Business Development  Mandatory  5  3
     2/4  Sports 4  Mandatory  5  4
     Sports Technology 1  Mandatory  5  3
     Special Populations in Sport  Mandatory  5  3
     Sports Nutrition  Mandatory  5  3
     Computer Applications  Mandatory  5  3
     Management in Practice  Mandatory  5  3
     3/5  Coach 1  Elective  5  4
     Watersports Coach 1  Elective  5  4
      Sports Psychology Theory  Mandatory  5  3
     Personal Fitness Instruction  Mandatory  5  3
     Marketing Principles & Practice  Mandatory  5  3
     Organisational Behaviour 1  Mandatory  5  3
     Financial Information for Business Decision Making 1  Mandatory  5  3
     3/6  Coach 2  Elective  5  4
     Watersports Coach 2  Elective  5  3
     Tourism & The Environment  Elective  5  4
     Sports Technology 2  Elective  5  3
     Work Placement  Mandatory  5  
     Sports & Recreation Marketing  Mandatory  5  3
     Organisational Behaviour 2  Mandatory  5  3
     Financial Information for Decision Making 2  Mandatory  5  3
    Learning Outcomes
    • On successful completion of this programme graduates will:
    • Be competent in the application of recognised business techniques.
    • Understand and be able to identify factors impacting on sports development and coaching.
    • Demonstrate sports development and coaching skills appropriate to National Governing Bodies, clubs, teams, schools and communities
    Are there follow-up Programmes Available?
    The following progression paths are available internally at LYIT:
    Progression to a programme leading to a level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree in Business.
    Progression to Honours degree programmes in Institutes and other Universities within Ireland and abroad. Progression internationally to some second cycle (e.g. 'Bologna masters') Degree programmes
    Career Opportunities
    This programme has been developed in association with the FAI, GAA, Athletics Ireland and the Donegal Sports Partnership.
    It is expected that graduates will gain employment with National Governing Bodies, Sports Partnerships, clubs and communities in aspects of sports development and coaching.
    Garda Clearance
    Offers of places on Sports Programmes are subject to Garda Clearance.
    This course begins in September each year. How to Apply
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
    • Contact Michael Margey Head of Department of Business Studies, Letterkenny Institute of Technology by
    • E- Mail: Michael.margey@lyit.ie
    • Telephone: (074) 9186202