AU804 · Level 7 · 3 years

Applied Sport with Business

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

221

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About this course

A degree combining sport and recreation with business, at Sligo. It involves a lot of practical work, including coaching and teaching different groups.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study aquatics, play and movement, athletics, health and fitness, outdoor recreation, anatomy and sociology of sport, along with marketing, management and business technology. Some modules lead to external awards such as Water Safety Ireland and REPS Ireland fitness instruction. You must provide a medical certificate of fitness.
Placement and abroad
You go on a work placement in Year 3, and past students have worked in schools, sports teams, gyms and businesses.
Where it can lead
Past graduates have become secondary school teachers, fitness professionals and business owners, or studied Master's courses.
Who it suits
Suits students who are sporty, enjoy coaching and working with people, and are interested in the business side of sport.

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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
2026221Published after the final round
2025 223217370
2024 242242377
2023 225225376

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 or Foundation F2

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

See the course on the Atlantic Technological University - Sligo website ↗

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