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2009-08-22 |
| What is the course about?
The course is a three year Level 7 BA in Sport & Exercise (Soccer) which is delivered by the Institute of Technology
Carlow in association with the Football Association of Ireland. The aim of the course is to provide an academic
qualification that combines Coaching, Fitness and Player Development with a broad based academic business or
communications curriculum relevant to the development of the sport. The course will provide competencies and
skills in such diverse areas as Player Development and Coaching. A key element of the course will be a work
placement module within a football environment. The course will give an understanding of the cross functional
nature of the business/sport environment and will develop in students a multitude of transferable business and
communication skills.
What will I be able to do when I finish the course?
Students can seek relevant employment in sports related business or public relations environments. Potential
Career Paths include: Potential career paths include: FAI Third Level Football Facilitator, FAI Development Officer,
FAI Administration, Sports Management, Club Development, Coaching/Fitness, Business or Public Relations.
Graduates can progress to Level 8 programmes in Business, Sports Management or Communications.
Application and Selection Process
Entry to this course is through IT Carlow. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of a combination of portfolio
score and Leaving Certificate points. This portfolio will involve the submission of a detailed applicant profile
which will provide information on the applicants playing, club development and coaching background and
standard.
Applicants may be required to attend an interview and trials as part of the assessment of their portfolio.
Minimum Leaving Certificate entry requirements:
Stream 1 : Business
Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Ordinary Level D3 or better. Subjects to include English or Irish
& Maths at Ordinary Level D3 or better.
Stream 2 : Communications & Public Relations
Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Ordinary Level D3 or better. Subjects must include English at
Higher level D3 or Ordinary Level C3 or better
Students will complete one mandatory stream as part of the course. Mandatory streams will be selected based
upon aptitude and academic performance in consultation with the appropriate Head of Department.
What subjects will I study?
Bachelor of Arts in
Sport & Exercise
(Soccer) Code 927
Year 1
Player Development 1
Football Education 1- (introductory)
Exercise & Fitness
Mandatory Stream 1–
Communications & PR
Public Relations; IT; Communications
Mandatory Stream 2— Business
Management; Communications/ IT;
Business Maths
Year 2
Player Development 2
Football Education 2—Youth & Adult
Players
Club Administration
Sports Physiology
Strength & Conditioning
Mandatory Stream 1–
Communications & PR
Communications ;Public Relations;
Mandatory Stream 2—Business
Accounting, Economics, Behavioural
Science
Year 3
Player Development 3
Football Education 3 (UEFA B)
Work Placement
Sports Nutrition, Sports Psychology
Mandatory Stream 1–
Communications & PR
IT; Visual Communications; Marketing
Mandatory Stream 2—Business
Accounting ; Marketing; Law
Information Technology
For further information and application details please contact:
Colm Kelly, Head of Department : Phone: 059 -9170400
E mail: colm.kelly@itcarlow.ie
Myles Kelly, Programme Development Leader
Phone : 059-9170400 E mail: myles.kelly@itcarlow.ie
Gerard Dunne FAI: Phone 087-2073815 E mail gdunne@fai.ie |
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