DN430 · Level 8 · 3 years
University College Dublin (NUI) · Dublin
477
Points have stayed about the same since 2023.
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A degree in running and organising sport and exercise, rather than the science side. It looks at the business, legal and social side of the sport industry.
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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.
Round 1 points by year
| Year | Round 1 | Final (end of season) | Middle student |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 477 | Published after the final round | |
| 2025 | 484 | 477 | 498 |
| 2024 | 485 | 478 | 509 |
| 2023 | 484 | 484 | 507 |
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.
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 University College Dublin (NUI) website ↗
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