AU320 · Level 8 · 4 years

Sports and Exercise - Common Entry

Atlantic Technological University - Donegal · Ulster

2026 Round 1 points

310

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About this course

This is a four-year sport degree where you choose your pathway later. The first two years are shared and then you specialise.

How long
4 years
What you study
In Year 1 you study subjects such as anatomy and physiology, health-related physical activity, coaching practice and sport in society. In the last two years you pick Performance and Wellbeing, which covers strength and conditioning, psychology and nutrition, or Physical Education, which covers teaching games, gymnastics, dance and outdoor activities.
Placement and abroad
The course includes a work placement.
Where it can lead
Graduates can do a Masters such as Sports Performance Practice, and the Physical Education stream leads to a Professional Master of Education to teach PE in post-primary school.
Who it suits
Suits students who are active and love sport and want to coach, train or teach it.

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About Sports and related courses

Covers sports science, management, and coaching

Sports degrees involve understanding the science, management, and education of physical activity, sports, and exercise. These programs cover a broad spectrum of topics, including exercise physiology, sports psychology, biomechanics, nutrition, coaching, sports management, and health promotion. E.g. Sports Science, Sports Management, Strength and Conditioning.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026310Published after the final round
2025 300300378
2024 317309388
2023 310300369

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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