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Bachelor of Business in Recreation and Leisure Management

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Programme Code: CR_BRECL_7
 
Mode of Delivery:Full Time, ACCS
  
No. of Semesters:6
NFQ Level:7
Embedded Award:No
  
Programme Credits:180
programmeReviewDate:September 2025
Department:SPORT, LEISURE & CHILDHOOD STUDIES
Field of Study:Sports and Recreation
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

PO1 Knowledge - Breadth
  (a) Analyse and apply current best practice methods within the Sport, Leisure Management and Health & Wellness sectors.
  (b) Select and utilise relevant knowledge sources and applications of key principles relating to business, leisure management, sport and exercise.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind
  (a) Apply appropriate theoretical concepts and utilise the necessary skills to plan, operate and evaluate in business, leisure management, sport and exercise.
PO3 Skill - Range
  (a) Utilise practical and technical skills within the Sport, Leisure Management and Health & Wellness sectors.
  (b) Apply operational and leadership principles to effectively manage in the business, leisure and sports environments.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity
  (a) Exercise appropriate judgement in the planning, design and supervisory functions related to the various roles in the Sport, Leisure Management and Health & Wellness sectors.
  (b) Select appropriate solutions using evidence based best practice in the Sport, Leisure Management and Health & Wellness sectors.
PO5 Competence - Context
  (a) Organise and manage people and processes in the turbulent and ever changing sectors of the Sports, Leisure Management and Health & Wellness industries.
PO6 Competence - Role
  (a) Apply effective leadership and communication skills for managing teams, leading groups, initiating and driving change within the Sports, Leisure Management and Health & Wellness industries.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn
  (a) Engage in Continuous Professional Development and use appropriate new learning opportunities to reframe and contextualise prior learning.
  (b) Identify and assess the training needs of the staff in their relevant work environment and foster a ‘learning organisation’ culture to develop a sense of empowerment, initiative and entrepreneurship.
PO8 Competence - Insight
  (a) Display self-confidence and an appropriate assertiveness when managing work related problems while demonstrating an appreciation of the ethical and legal issues involved in the sensitive management of work colleagues and/or clients.
 

Semester Schedules

Stage 1 / Semester 1
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork
SPRT6001 Anatomy & Physiology
SPRT6007 Gym Instruction
SPRT6011 Principles of Sport Psychology
SPRT6012 Motor Development in Youth
ACCT6013 Intro to Accounting

Stage 1 / Semester 2
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
SPRT6005 Exercise & Wellness
SPRT6016 Nutrition for Health
MGMT6020 Business Sport & Leisure Admin
ECON6003 Introduction to Microeconomics
Elective
Module Code Module Title
SPRT6004 Exercise to Music
SPRT6010 Coaching Children in Sport
SPRT6013 Aquatics: Swimming
SPRT7015 Intro. to Holistic Massage
FREE6001 Free Choice Module
 

Stage 2 / Semester 1
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
SPRT6017 IT for the Leisure Industry
SPRT7017 Business Management
SPRT7020 Leisure Marketing
SPRT7026 Sociology of Sport & Leisure
Elective
Module Code Module Title
SPRT6003 Aquatics:Intro to Water Safety
SPRT7016 Holistic Massage
SPRT7027 Coaching Adolescents in Sport
SPRT7032 Fitness Industry Trends
FREE6001 Free Choice Module

Stage 2 / Semester 2
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
SPRT7033 Applied Exercise Physiology
SPRT7036 Sport & Exercise Psychology
ACCT7008 Accounts & Analysis
MRKT7013 Advertising and Promotion
Elective
Module Code Module Title
SPRT7002 Athletic Performance & Testing
SPRT7014 Health Promotion
SPRT7029 Intro. to Sports Massage
SPRT7034 Aquatics: Swim Teaching
FREE6001 Free Choice Module
 

Stage 3 / Semester 1
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
SPRT7007 Entrepreneurship in Leisure
SPRT7019 HR & Sports Policy
SPRT7025 Professional Development
SPRT7035 Research Methods:Sport Science
Elective
Module Code Module Title
SPRT7006 Coaching Elite Sport
SPRT7022 Leisure Facility Operations
SPRT7030 Sports Massage Therapy
ECON6001 Introduction to Macroeconomics
FREE6001 Free Choice Module

Stage 3 / Semester 2
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
SPRT7008 Enterprise Business Plan
SPRT7018 Leisure Industry Management
SPRT7024 Rec Leis Placement
LEGS7004 Business and Sports Law
Elective
Module Code Module Title
SPRT7001 Adapted Physical Activity
SPRT7023 Personal Training
SPRT8009 High Performance Sport Mgmt.
SPRT8011 Workplace Health Promotion
FREE6001 Free Choice Module

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