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Department of Sport
LC228
Code: LC228
Programme Level: 6
CAO Points 2016: 185
Duration: 2 Years
Class Contact Hours:
22 hours per week in Year 1
19 hours per week in Year 2
Location: Moylish Campus, Limerick
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Leaving Certificate: A minimum of 5
O6/H7 grades in Leaving Certificate
subjects, including Mathematics and
English or Irish.
Foundation Level Mathematics at grade
F2 or higher is acceptable as meeting the
Mathematics requirement for this
programme.
QQI FET/FETAC Applicants & Mature
Applicants: Refer to section ‘Entry
Requirements’ for further information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact: Ms. Elaine Barry,
Programme Leader
Tel: 061 293334
Email: elaine.barry@lit.ie
Web: www.lit.ie/Courses/LC228
Facebook.com/lit.sportscourses
Twitter.com/LITSportCourses
Sports Development &
Coaching
Higher Certificate in Arts
What is the programme about?
Sports development is the promotion of sports activities within communities. Sports Development Officers
typically work with specific sports such as hurling, football, soccer and rugby, or with target populations such
as children and younger people, older adults, women, ethnic groups, people with disabilities or people living in
socially disadvantaged areas. The role of the Sports Coach is complementary to that of the Sports
Development Officer. Their job description is incredibly diverse and may include friend, mentor, instructor,
planner, analyst, counsellor, organiser, demonstrator, disciplinarian, physical trainer, psychologist, nutritionist
and leader. Successful coaches are innovative, constantly learning and evolving, always challenging
themselves and their athletes to improve.
This programme aims to develop high quality graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in this dynamic,
exciting, challenging and potentially lucrative industry. We have professional links with numerous sporting
organisations including Sport Ireland and the network of Local Sports Partnerships, the National Governing
Bodies such as the IRFU, GAA and FAI, local sports clubs and community organisations, disability groups,
gyms and leisure centres, the Great Limerick Run, Munster Rugby and Limerick F.C. External training courses
such as FAI Kick Start, Leprechaun Rugby, GAA Foundation & Level 1 and the Child Protection course enhance
the student’s career prospects and employability.
Who is the programme suited to?
The programme will suit individuals with a passion for people, sport and exercise. You will need to enjoy
working in a team environment with people of all ages, from different backgrounds and with different abilities.
Sports development and coaching jobs are rarely 9-5, Monday to Friday roles and no two days are ever the
same!
Modules
Year 1: Strength and Conditioning for Sport, Introduction to Sports Development, Coaching Skills, Anatomy
and Human Movement, Leadership and Teamwork, Sports Coaching Law, Principles of Accounting,
Communications and Information Technology.
Year 2: Sport Event Operations (Common), Sport Psychology, Advanced Coaching Skills, Exercise
Programme Design. Elective choices in year 2: Introduction to Sports and Exercise Nutrition OR Decision
Making Techniques/Microeconomics for Sport, and Elite Athlete Development OR Marketing Principles.
Students who wish to progress to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Studies with Sports
Management (Level 8) must choose the business electives in year 2.
What can I do after the programme?
The Federation of Irish Sport estimate that 40,000 people are employed in sport in Ireland. This is an industry
that accounts for €1.9 billion in household spending and €1 billion in tourism revenue. Much of this money is
being ploughed back into the development of sport in cities, towns and villages all across the country. The
investment means that career prospects for good quality graduates will continue to be high and there will be a
growing demand for graduates with skills in sports development and coaching.
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