Sport & Exercise (Common Entry) at Letterkenny Institute of Technology

Our Bachelor of Science in Sports & Exercise with degree award options: Performance or Physical Education, is a four year programme that combines your passion for sports with a successful career progress through the course.

Studying sport or exercise at third level is an opportunity to harness your passion and combine it with the knowledge to build a wonderful career in either sports performance or physical education studies.

The first two years provide the core foundation of the degree, while the last two years allow you to specialise.

Our performance stream pairs research theory with a range of applied performance related areas including strength and conditioning, psychology and nutrition. Meanwhile our education stream pairs theory with curriculum based instructional models that focus on how physical activity and sport can be taught through games, aquatics, gymnastics, dance, athletics and outdoor adventure education.

Graduate careers include: Physical Education, Sports Coaching, Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, Leisure Centre Manager and Sports Development Officer.

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

• Physical Education
• Leisure, Sport & Fitness
• Health Care

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

• Sports Coaching
• Personal Trainer
• Fitness Instructor
• Health Promotion Specialist
• Sports Development Officer
• Leisure Centre Manager
• Sports Agency Administrator