Recreation & Leisure Management (BBus) BBus

The programme consists of lectures, tutorials, practicals, site visits and work placement. The leisure industry is one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy. This has created a demand for personnel with specialist knowledge and skills in recreation and leisure. The programme combines technical skills and competencies with a strong business base. It also offers students the opportunity of acquiring appropriate practical and managerial expertise, which will enable them to be effective managers in the recreation and leisure industry.
 

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 FREE6001 Free Choice Module SPRT7015 Intro. to Holistic Massage

Stage 2 / Semester 1

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

Stage 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory Module Code Module Title SPRT7033 Applied Exercise Physiology ACCT7008 Accounts & Analysis MRKT7013 Advertising and Promotion SPRT7036 Sport & Exercise Psychology Elective Module Code Module Title SPRT7001 Adapted Physical Activity SPRT7002 Athletic Performance & Testing SPRT7034 Aquatics: Swim Teaching SPRT7029 Intro. to Sports Massage SPRT7014 Health Promotion FREE6001 Free Choice Module

Stage 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory Module Code Module Title SPRT7007 Entrepreneurship in Leisure SPRT7018 Leisure Industry Management SPRT7025 Professional Development SPRT7035 Research Methods:Sport Science Elective Module Code Module Title SPRT7014 Health Promotion SPRT7022 Leisure Facility Operations SPRT7029 Intro. to Sports Massage SPRT7006 Coaching Elite Sport FREE6001 Free Choice Module

Stage 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory Module Code Module Title SPRT7008 Enterprise Business Plan SPRT7019 HR & Sports Policy SPRT7024 Rec Leis Placement SPRT7036 Sport & Exercise Psychology Elective Module Code Module Title SPRT7023 Personal Training SPRT7030 Sports Massage Therapy SPRT8009 High Performance Sport Mgmt. ECON6001 Introduction to Macroeconomics FREE6001 Free Choice Module

 

For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

• score the necessary CAO points

• undergo Garda vetting and

• meet the minimum entry requirements
   

Helpful subjects are Business, English, Biology, and Accounting.

Leaving Certificate examination in five subjects i.e. Grade O6 or H7 in five subjects. The five subjects must include Mathematics, and either English or Irish.

GARDA VETTING
 

MTU uses the National Vetting Bureau (NVB) to help assess the suitability of all applicants on this programme. It is important to note that participation in or completion of this programme may be affected by subsequent disclosure/discovery. In all circumstances, it is the applicant student’s responsibility to proactively disclose any convictions/cases pending. The University reserves the right to inform any placement agency of the existence of any convictions/cases pending. Please click here for more information.
 

Info re MTU Mathematics Exam only

Some students who apply to MTU courses may not achieve the required entry standard in Mathematics through the Leaving Certificate. For such applicants, MTU offers a second chance to reach the required entry standard through a MTU Mathematics Exam. This second chance facility allows applicants (depending on their results in the MTU Mathematics Examination) to gain entry to courses with an Ordinary Leaving Certificate Mathematics entry standard, and (with a higher level of performance) courses with a Higher Leaving Certificate entry standard.
 

IELTS (Academic)

L1: At least 6.0 with no section below 5.5
 

TOEFL

L1: At least 80 - with minimum scores: Listening- 17; Reading - 18; Speaking – 20; Writing - 17

The fees for Recreation & Leisure Management (BBus) may vary from  - €10,000 to €25,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.

 

 

This programme offers access to a wide range of employment opportunities in the sport and leisure industry such as ▪ Leisure/Sports Centre Management ▪ Personal Trainer/Strength and Conditioning Coach ▪ Sports Coaching/Team Management ▪ Swim Teaching and Lifeguarding ▪ Group Exercise Leadership ▪ Sports Development ▪ Health Promotion ▪ Community Recreation ▪ Sports Marketing.

Potential Areas of Employment

• Fitness instructor

• Personal trainer/strength and conditioning coach

• Leisure/sports centre management

• Sports coaching/Team management