Bachelor of Arts Sports Coaching & Business Management (Soccer) CW827

What is the Course about?

Sports bodies require their management and coaching staff to have a well-rounded understanding and knowledge about their chosen sport but also of business and management. A Sports Coaching and Business Management degree explores the cross-functional nature of business and sport and equips students with the necessary skills to attain careers in: sport management, club development, games development and club administration.

Applicants can apply for both the BA (Honours) Sport Management and Coaching (CW858 - NFQ Level 8) and the BA Sports Coaching and Business Management (CW827 - NFQ Level 7) on the CAO application. Both courses run concurrently for the first three years.

Special Features:

• Course delivered in association with the FAI.
• Graduates will acquire an academic qualification while gaining the opportunity to develop as a footballer and to obtain coaching qualifications.
• Competitive Institute of Technology Carlow team environment in Soccer. Men’s CUFL Premier Winners 2015/16 and Women’s Intervarsity Premier Winners 2015/16.
• Player development and football education modules are delivered by experienced coaches and coach educators from FAI with the opportunity to attain your UEFA B Coaching Qualification in the 3rd year of the course.
• Premium sporting facilities including elite sports gym, general student gym, and floodlit soccer pitch.

What follow-on study opportunities are available?

Graduates of this course may be eligible to progress to Year 4 of the BA (Honours) Sport Management and Coaching (CW858).

What exemptions will I receive?

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

Graduates will be qualified to work in a variety of sports related careers including:

• FAI Development Officer
• FAI Administration
• Sports Management
• Club Development
• Academy Football Coach
• Fitness Instructor
• Video Analyst
• Coach Education
• Business Administrator
• International Coaching Positions
• Professional/Semi Professional Footballer.

What are the minimum entry requirements?

Leaving Certificate:

• 5O6/H7

Subjects required:

• English or Irish O6/H7
   

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