DN430 Sport & Exercise Management (SMS2)

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The BSc Sport and Exercise Management prepares students to manage the service delivery of sport, physical activity and exercise across the lifespan by providing practical work experience, exposure to industry professionals and modules that reflect market need. Founded on principles from both management and sports studies, the degree provides students with core knowledge and transferable skills to prepare them for roles within the planning, implementation, management and development of sports-related services in order to inspire social health and physical well-being on an international, national and community level. At its core, the programme values professionalism, evidence-based decision-making and independent, critical thought. As such, we encourage students to adopt a professional attitude to their studies and to apply theoretical knowledge to relevant practice. To facilitate this process, we provide a learning environment that recognises diverse experiences and backgrounds and supports students to guide them through their study as well as their transition into the workplace. The BSc SEM is underpinned by key teaching, learning and assessment strategies that are predicated on the core graduate attribute of “knowing how to know”. Students are thus inspired not to simply acquire knowledge, but to understand the importance of locating appropriate sources of evidence, evaluating those sources critically and applying evidence to novel situations. Furthermore, the BSc SEM promotes independent learning through evidence-based research projects, teamwork through group projects, a global outlook through international opportunities and industry awareness through practical experiences and industry-relevant assignments. Students complete a variety of written, oral, digital and visual submissions that are designed to develop their communication skills across a wide range of media. Finally, students are encouraged to take a holistic view of their education and to record and reflect on their personal development throughout their time in the programme. 


1 - Display a thorough familiarity with the basic principles underpinning the management and service delivery of programmes within the sport, exercise and fitness industries.
2 - Formulate strategic, operational, marketing and sponsorship plans for sport and exercise organisations, businesses and events.
3 - Apply their knowledge of the socio-economic, political and cultural determinants of sports participation to the development and delivery of relevant programmes in sport and exercise that are sensitive to the needs of specific communities and populations.
4 - Translate theoretical knowledge and insight into practice and reflect meaningfully on practice in view of their academic knowledge.
5 - “Know how to know”, which requires them to be familiar with the production of knowledge as it relates to sport and be able to competently find, select, critically review relevant, quality sources of information in order to synthesise and present evidence-based best practice.
6 - Display a wide range of communication skills that are transferable to the workplace, including evidence-based written and oral reports, formal and multimedia presentations, and electronic/web technologies, including social media.
7 - Exhibit enquiring minds that allows them to confront workplace challenges and solve problems through creative and critical inquiry.
8 - Act as self-reliant leaders and team members and display a capacity to adapt to new challenges.
9 - Exude a strong sense of personal and professional ethics and integrity.
10 - Design, execute and deliver an independent research project related to sports, exercise or coaching management.
Our graduates have a track record of employment, both nationally and internationally, in:

  • Sports administration
  • Sports marketing
  • Event management
  • Exercise management
  • Private sports enterprises
  • Sports development
  • Coaching development
  • Stage 1

    Students are required to take 60 credits in Stage 1;

    55 of the 60 credits must be from core modules. Students must take 30 core credits in Autumn.

    In Spring, 5 elective credits must be selected. These elective credits can come from either option module(s) within the programme or elective modules across the University.

    Stage 2

    Students are required to take 60 credits in Stage 2;

    50 of the 60 credits must be from core modules. Students must take 25 core credits in Autumn. In Spring, students must take 15 core credits. The remaining 10 core credits are obtained through the year long Sports Work Placement.

    Students must also take 10 elective credits. These can be selected from either option module(s) within the programme or elective modules across the University.

    Stage 3

    In Stage 3, students are required to take 60 credits.



    50 of the 60 credits must be from core modules. Students must take 25 core credits in Autumn. In Spring, students must take 25 core credits, including the 15 credit Dissertation module.



    Students must also take 10 elective credits. These can be selected from option module(s) within the programme or elective modules across the University. It is recommended that AT LEAST 5 of these elective credits are taken during the Autumn trimester.



    Students must complete 40 credits at level 3 in order to graduate.

    Module ID Module Title Trimester Credits
    Stage 1 Core Modules
         
    SMGT10010 Financial Management of Sport Autumn 5
    SMGT10070 Sports Management Autumn 5
    SMGT10100 Theory of Coaching Autumn 5
    SMGT10150 Health, Fitness and Nutrition Autumn 5
    SMGT10240 Sport Development Autumn 5
    SMGT10260 Core Academic Skills for Sport Management Autumn 5
    PERS10060 Introduction to Exercise Science Spring 5
    SMGT10060 Sociology of Sport Spring 5
    SMGT10220 Sports Legislation Spring 5
    SMGT10290 Sport Mega Events Spring 5
    SMGT10300 Sports Marketing and Branding Spring 5
    Stage 1 Core Modules
         
    Stage 1 Options - A)MIN0OF:
    Please select your Elective Credits from either the option module below, or from general elective modules.
         
    PERS10010 Fundamentals of Strength & Conditioning Spring 5
    Stage 1 Options - A)MIN0OF:
    Please select your Elective Credits from either the option module below, or from general elective modules.
         
    Stage 2 Core Modules
         
    SMGT20010 Event Management Autumn 5
    SMGT20030 Economics of Sport Autumn 5
    SMGT20150 Strategic Planning in Sport Autumn 5
    SMGT20200 Sports HRM Autumn 5
    SMGT20250 Psychology of Sport & Exercise Autumn 5
    PHTY30120 Research Methods Spring 5
    SMGT20070 Sports Tourism Spring 5
    SMGT20210 Event Management Practicum Spring 5
    SMGT20080 Sports Work Placement Year-long (12 months) 10
    Stage 2 Core Modules
         
    Stage 2 Options - B)MIN0OF:
    Please select your Elective Credits from either the option modules below, or from general elective modules.
         
    PERS20020 Introduction to Nutrition for Health and Exercise Autumn 5
    PHTY20280 Born to Run: The Science of Human Endurance Spring 5
    SMGT20260 Applied Sport Psychology Spring 5
    Stage 2 Options - B)MIN0OF:
    Please select your Elective Credits from either the option modules below, or from general elective modules.
         
    Stage 3 Core Modules
         
    SMGT30010 Research Methods for Sport Autumn 5
    SMGT30140 Facility Design and Operations Management Autumn 5
    SMGT30270 Changing PA behaviour Autumn 5
    SMGT30280 Sport & International Development Autumn 5
    SMGT30290 Sports Media, Communications & Sponsorship Autumn 5
    SMGT30030 Enterprise and Development Spring 5
    SMGT30260 Dissertation Spring 15
    SMGT30300 Sports Ethics and Governance Spring 5
    Stage 3 Core Modules
         
    Stage 3 Options - A)MIN0OF:
    Please select your Elective Credits from either the option modules below, or from general elective modules.
         
    PERS20170 Optimisation of Human Performance Autumn 5
    PERS30070 Skill Acquisition Spring 5
    Stage 3 Options - A)MIN0OF:
    Please select your Elective Credits from either the option modules below, or from general elective modules.
         
    See the UCD Assessment website for further details

    Module Weighting Info  
      Award GPA
    Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
    BHLSC004 Stage 3 - 70.00%
    Stage 2 - 30.00%
    Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

    3.68

    4.20

    Second Class Honours, Grade 1

    3.08

    3.67

    Second Class Honours, Grade 2

    2.48

    3.07

    Pass

    2.00

    2.47


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