Higher Certificate in Bus in Sport & Recreation

Higher Certificate in Business in Sport and Recreation

The sport, leisure and tourism industry is a very important one to the Irish economy. This two-year higher certificate will provide you with the background necessary for a successful career in a wide range of tourism, leisure, business and sports-related activities. In delivering this programme, emphasis is placed on developing your technical skills.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate

Grade D3 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate examination. Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish).

FETAC

Any FETAC level 5 qualification is acceptable. There are no specific module requirements.

Modules

Year 1

Communications and Marketing, Sports Studies, Anatomy and Exercise Physiology, Financial Accounting and IT, Management and Economics

plus one module from

French, German ab initio, German, Spanish ab initio, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sports Administration.

A work placement of minimum 120 hours’ duration in an approved setting is mandatory.

Year 2

Facility Management and Lifestyle Development, Services Marketing and IT, Sport Studies, Human Resources Management and Business Law, Financial and Management Accounting

plus one module from

French, German, Spanish ab initio, Sociology of Sport, Exercise and Fitness.

A work placement of minimum 120 hours’ duration in an approved setting is mandatory.

Progression

When you graduate from this programme, you are eligible to apply to join the Bachelor of Business in Sport Management (Level 7) at AIT, or related Level 7 programmes at other third-level institutions.

Professional Recognition

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Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities exist in areas such as sport and recreation development/administration, sports coaching, health and fitness promotion, tourism and general business.

Additional Information

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