MT910 · Level 8 · 4 years

Sport and Exercise Management

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

387

Down 21 points since 2023 (408).

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About this course

A business degree for people who want to manage in sport, exercise and health. It mixes theory with practical skills and includes recognised fitness and coaching awards.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year includes fundamental movement skills, gym instruction, sports psychology, nutrition for health and business for sport and leisure. Later you pick niche areas like strength and conditioning, performance analysis, applied sports psychology and clinical exercise. Qualifications such as REPs Ireland fitness awards and Coaching Ireland awards are built in.
Placement and abroad
A long work placement takes place in semester 6 of year 3.
Where it can lead
Careers include strength and conditioning coach, personal trainer, sports development officer, health promotion officer, corporate wellness and performance analyst.
Who it suits
Suits students who are active in sport or fitness and want to work in the business side of 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

2023408202440820254022026387

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026387Published after the final round
2025 402390440
2024 408408452
2023 408408442

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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