Sports Management and Coaching (Football) (Hons) South East Technological University

Overview

The Sports Management and Coaching (Football) (Hons) programme from South East Technological University  will be of interest to those who are passionate about playing or coaching sport. It will also be of interest to someone who would like a career in the business and administration of sport. It is open to students of all abilities and not just those in an elite category.

Special Features:

• This is the only course of its kind in Ireland and is delivered in association with the FAI, Leinster GAA 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 SETU Carlow team environment in GAA, Rugby and Football with recent achievements as follows: Fitzgibbon Cup and Sigerson Cup Finalists 19/20; Women's Soccer Intervarsity Kelly Cup and Premier League winners 2018; 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 2020 and league winners in 19/20.
• Premium sporting facilities including elite sports gym, general student gym, GAA and rugby pitches with full changing facilities and viewing stands.
• Our South Sports Campus includes six full-size playing pitches, comprising one all-weather 4G GAA pitch, one grass GAA pitch, two grass football pitches and two grass rugby pitches.

• Exit Awards: Higher Certificate in Sport Coaching and Business Management (NFQ Level 6) after Year 2 and Bachelor of Arts (NFQ Level 7) Sport Coaching and Business Management (GAA, Football, Rugby) after Year 3.

Career opportunities:

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, governing body management and administration.