Sport Studies BSc (Hons)

Are you interested in sport! If so this course is for you - Sport Studies examines both the theoreticial and practical application of: Sociology, Politics, Sports Development, Sports Management, Physical Education, Sports Coaching, Performance Analysis and Health and Fitness. Sport continues to play an important and an increasingly recognised role in society. Throughout the UK and beyond, it is viewed as a tool for addressing a range of individual and societal agendas including improving health, building social capital, enhancing community relations and acting as an economic stimulus. Economically, sports related spending in Northern Ireland amounts to £293m per annum or 2.2% of gross domestic product, with the sports industry supporting 13,800 jobs. London 2012 will continue to act as a stimulus to the sports industry in all UK regions, including Northern Ireland. These overarching influnces have a role to play in setting the context for this course. The BSc (Hons) Sport Studies course will provide students with an academically sound tertiary-level education within the area of Sport that allows you to develop your academic and professional potential. It will develop a students’ knowledge and critical understanding of the social sciences within the area of sport. It will provide students with a balance between the development of vocational skills necessary for employment and the knowledge necessary for postgraduate study and lifelong learning. The programme will promote independent as well as group – based study opportunities directed in sport and provide a sound knowledge base in selected disciplines allied to the academic study of sport. All students will be given the opportunity to promote their intellectual qualities, professional and transferable skills that will facilitate learning, employability and engagement with the community.