Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Sports Management & Coaching at Institute of Technology Carlow

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
• Programme planning
• Performance analysis
• Sport finance
• Sport media and marketing

Special Features:

• This is the only course of its kind in Ireland and is delivered in association with the GAA, FAI and Leinster Rugby.

• Experienced coaches and coach educators from each of the sporting bodies deliver the player development and coach education modules of the course.
• Competitive Institute of Technology Carlow team environment in GAA, Rugby and Soccer with recent achievements as follows: Senior Hurling Division 1 League Champions 2018 (4-in-a-row); Fitzgibbon Cup semi-finalists 2018; Women’s Soccer Intervarsity Kelly Cup and Premier League winners 2018; Women’s soccer Futsal Cup Winners 2018 (3-in-a-row); Men’s soccer CFAI Futsal Finalists 2018 and CFAI Cup Winners 2012 - 2017 (6-in-a-row); IRFU Student Sport Ireland Brendan Johnston Cup Finalists 2018.
• Premium sporting facilities including elite sports gym, general student gym, GAA and rugby pitches with full changing facilities and viewing stands.
• A new Sports Campus is currently being developed, phase one of the development will include six new pitches and dressing room facilities etc.
• Exit Awards: Higher Certificate (NFQ Level 6) and Bachelor of Arts (NFQ Level 7) Sport Coaching and Business Management (GAA, Soccer, Rugby) after Year 3.

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.