Bachelor of Business in Recreation and Leisure Management

Faculty of Business and Humanities
Award Class
Awards
BBus
Programme Code CR_BRECL_7 Mode of Delivery Full Time, ACCS No. of Semesters 6
NFQ Level 7 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 180
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/09/2025
Department SPORT, LEISURE & CHILDHOOD STUDIES
Field of Study 8130 - Sports and Recreation
 

Programme Outcomes

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

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth Analyse and apply current best practice methods within the Sport, Leisure Management and Health & Wellness sectors.
PO2 Knowledge - Breadth Select and utilise relevant knowledge sources and applications of key principles relating to business, leisure management, sport and exercise.
PO3 Knowledge - Kind Apply appropriate theoretical concepts and utilise the necessary skills to plan, operate and evaluate in business, leisure management, sport and exercise.
PO4 Skill - Range Utilise practical and technical skills within the Sport, Leisure Management and Health & Wellness sectors.
PO5 Skill - Range Apply operational and leadership principles to effectively manage in the business, leisure and sports environments.
PO6 Skill - Selectivity Exercise appropriate judgement in the planning, design and supervisory functions related to the various roles in the Sport, Leisure Management and Health & Wellness sectors.
PO7 Skill - Selectivity Select appropriate solutions using evidence based best practice in the Sport, Leisure Management and Health & Wellness sectors.
PO8 Competence - Context Organise and manage people and processes in the turbulent and ever changing sectors of the Sports, Leisure Management and Health & Wellness industries.
PO9 Competence - Role Apply effective leadership and communication skills for managing teams, leading groups, initiating and driving change within the Sports, Leisure Management and Health & Wellness industries.
PO10 Competence - Learning to Learn Engage in Continuous Professional Development and use appropriate new learning opportunities to reframe and contextualise prior learning.
PO11 Competence - Learning to Learn 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.
PO12 Competence - Insight 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

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
SPRT6001 Anatomy & Physiology Cian O'Neill 3 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
SPRT6007 Gym Instruction Cian O'Neill 4 5
ACCT6013 Intro to Accounting Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
SPRT6012 Motor Development in Youth Cian O'Neill 5 5
SPRT6011 Principles of Sport Psychology Cian O'Neill 5 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MGMT6020 Business Sport & Leisure Admin Cian O'Neill 3 5
SPRT6005 Exercise & Wellness Cian O'Neill 3 5
ECON6003 Introduction to Microeconomics CAROLINE O REILLY 7 5
SPRT6016 Nutrition for Health Cian O'Neill 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
SPRT6013 Aquatics: Swimming Cian O'Neill 4 5
SPRT6010 Coaching Children in Sport Cian O'Neill 4 5
SPRT6004 Exercise to Music Cian O'Neill 4 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
SPRT7015 Intro. to Holistic Massage Cian O'Neill 4 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
SPRT7017 Business Management Cian O'Neill 3 5
SPRT6017 IT for the Leisure Industry Cian O'Neill 2 5
SPRT7020 Leisure Marketing Cian O'Neill 3 5
SPRT7026 Sociology of Sport & Leisure Cian O'Neill 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
SPRT6003 Aquatics:Intro to Water Safety Cian O'Neill 4 5
SPRT7027 Coaching Adolescents in Sport Cian O'Neill 4 5
SPRT7032 Fitness Industry Trends Cian O'Neill 3 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
SPRT7016 Holistic Massage Cian O'Neill 4 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ACCT7008 Accounts & Analysis Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
MRKT7013 Advertising and Promotion Katie Power 5 5
SPRT7033 Applied Exercise Physiology Cian O'Neill 2 5
SPRT7036 Sport & Exercise Psychology Cian O'Neill 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
SPRT7034 Aquatics: Swim Teaching Cian O'Neill 3 5
SPRT7002 Athletic Performance & Testing Cian O'Neill 3 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
SPRT7014 Health Promotion Cian O'Neill 2 5
SPRT7029 Intro. to Sports Massage Cian O'Neill 4 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
SPRT7007 Entrepreneurship in Leisure Cian O'Neill 3 5
SPRT7019 HR & Sports Policy Cian O'Neill 3 5
SPRT7025 Professional Development Cian O'Neill 2 5
SPRT7035 Research Methods:Sport Science Cian O'Neill 1 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
SPRT7006 Coaching Elite Sport Cian O'Neill 5 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
ECON6001 Introduction to Macroeconomics CAROLINE O REILLY 6 5
SPRT7022 Leisure Facility Operations Cian O'Neill 3 5
SPRT7030 Sports Massage Therapy Cian O'Neill 4 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
SPRT7024 Rec Leis Placement Cian O'Neill 3 5
LEGS7004 Business and Sports Law Cian O'Neill 3 5
SPRT7008 Enterprise Business Plan Cian O'Neill 3 5
SPRT7018 Leisure Industry Management Cian O'Neill 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
SPRT7001 Adapted Physical Activity Cian O'Neill 3 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
SPRT8009 High Performance Sport Mgmt. Cian O'Neill 2 5
SPRT7023 Personal Training Cian O'Neill 5 5
SPRT8011 Workplace Health Promotion Cian O'Neill 1 5