Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Sports and Exercise

Atlantic Technological University Donegal
Ireland, Donegal

ATU Donegal (Letterkenny/Killybegs) Tourism & Sport Ireland, ATU Killybegs

Study location	Ireland, ATU Letterkenny
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BSc(Hons) (Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Sports and Exercise (with Performance and Well Being or with Physical Education))
Course code	0068/0152

Tuition fee	€12,000 per year

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) Qualifications must meet the equivalent of the Irish Leaving Cert level 5 NFQ. More Details The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. This includes a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. If your Documents are not in English, please upload a translated version You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher)

Qualifications must meet the equivalent of the Irish Leaving Cert level 5 NFQ. More Details

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

This includes a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

If your Documents are not in English, please upload a translated version

You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+ Minimum 5.5 with no less than 5 in any of the components. More Details Here

Language requirements

English
Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+

Minimum 5.5 with no less than 5 in any of the components. More Details Here

More information	atu.ie/..s-sport-and-exercise-common-entry

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

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.

Career Pathways
The main employers are:

Health Care

Leisure, Sport & Fitness

Physical Education

Graduate careers typically include:

Physical Education

Fitness Instructor

Health Promotion Specialist

Leisure Centre Manager

Personal Trainer

Sports Agency Administrator

Sports Coaching