Sports Development Course. Full time. Portobello Institute Dublin

Advanced Sports Development Full time

The Advanced Sports Development course is offered as an additional year to the Sports Coaching course. Students will cover a variety of topics from Sports Psychology to Business Management all of which will ensure graduates gain a level of knowledge and practical expertise to equip them for any role within a sporting organisation.

The last decade has seen a surge in the development of local Sports Centres and clubs nationwide. This has given rise to a demand for Sports Development Officers to increase awareness, create strong industry and community links, and promote the best interests of these centres. The Sports Development course focuses on the role of Sports Development Officers to increase awareness, create strong industry and community links and promote the best interests of local sports centres and clubs nationwide.

Qualification

FETAC Level 6 Major Award in Sports Development DSDCX

Entry requirement

Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. Students must have completed the Portobello Institute Sports Coaching Certificate or equivalent FETAC Level 5 Major Award to gain entry. Acceptance to Full Time courses is interview based, there are no specific points requirements.

Course structure

This is a full time course delivered over 1 academic year.

Course content modules

Sports Coaching
Sports Community Development
Business Management
Sports Psychology
Sports Nutrition
Health Promotion
Train the Trainer
Work Placement

Booking

Course Cost: €3485

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