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Sports management and coaching is an area of study that combines the techniques of sports management and coaching with the principles of business and enterprise.
The field of sports management and coaching is changing rapidly. Professional sporting bodies require management and coaching staff to have an excellent understanding of their chosen sport, as well as strong business skills.
On completion of the course, students will have a detailed understanding of:
Player development
Coach education
Strength and conditioning
Sport finance
Sport media and marketing
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Students will also have the opportunity to take elective modules in key areas such as:
Performance Analysis
Sport Psychology
Adapted Physical Activity.
Course Structure
This is a four-year course and has three key content areas delivered in each year of the course:
Coaching and Player Development
Business and Management of Sport
Sports Science
Classes are delivered in a range of settings including pitch, classroom and gym.
Is this course for you?
This course will be of interest to those who are passionate about playing or coaching sport. It will also be of interest to someone who would like a career in the business and administration of sport. It is open to students of all abilities and not just those in an elite category.
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: sports development officers; sports management; club development; club administration; sport coaching and fitness instruction, governing body management and administration.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected September 2025
South East Technological University Carlow
Kilkenny Road,
Carlow,
R93 V960, Republic of Ireland
Year 1 entry:
Candidates for year 1 entry to our Bachelor Degree programmes must hold a high school completion certificate that comes in at level 5 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. All candidates must have completed 12 years of full-time education prior to applying for entry to SETU Carlow. All subjects on the High School Completion Certificate must be successfully passed, with good grades.
Advanced Entry:
SETU Carlow welcomes applications from students who have completed some studies at higher level at other institutions and who wish to transfer onto a Bachelor degree programme at SETU Carlow.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 5.5 IELTS(minimum of 5 IELTS in each component)
TOEFL Internet Based test (iBT): 70 (min score of 15 in each component)
TOEFL – Computer Based Test: 196 (min score of 15 in each component)
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: Grade C
Duolingo English Test (DET): 90
English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP): B2+
GCE O-Level English: Grade C
GCSE English: Grade C
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 50
Test of Interactive English (TIE): B2+
TOEFL Paper Based Test: 550
TOEIC: 605
Irish Leaving Certificate: Ordinary Level O6
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
SETU offers an inclusive campus environment where students make lifelong friends while reaching academic goals.
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