Overview
Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 8
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Duration Full Time: 4 Academic Year(s)
Total Credits: 240
Delivery Method: In-Person
Connected Curriculum: - Civic and Community Engagement
- Employability
- Inter-and Transdisciplinary
- Sustainability
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): - Good Health and Well-being
- Quality Education
- Gender Equality
- Reduced Inequality
- Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Responsible Consumption and Production
Graduate Attributes: - Creator, evaluator and communicator of knowledge
- Digitally Fluent
- Effective global citizen
- Independent and creative thinker
- Socially Responsible
Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement): Yes
UCC policies applying to applicants/students on this programme: - Fitness to Practise Policy
- Student Vetting Policy and Procedure
NFQ Level 8, Major Award
Alternative Pathway for students not proceeding to Fourth Education (Sports Studies and Physical Education)
The Bachelor of Sports Studies (Hons) (BSpSt) is an alternative degree pathway for students who do not satisfy the pass standard for the placement module (ED3317 (10 credits)) in Year 3 of the BEd (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education programme, or who decide not to continue with their professional training in the BEd (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education programme. Such students may opt instead to register for the Bachelor of Sports Studies (Hons). These students would then progress to fourth year Bachelor of Sport Studies (Hons) where, on successful completion, they would graduate with a Bachelor of Sports Studies (Hons).
Note: Students who opt for this Pathway are not eligible for a professional teaching qualification.
Alternative Pathway for students not completing Fourth Education (Sports Studies and Physical Education)
The Bachelor of Sports Studies (Hons) (BSpSt) is an alternative degree pathway for students who do not satisfy the pass standard for the placement module ED4320, or who decide not to continue with their professional training in the BEd (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education programme. Such students may opt instead to register for the Bachelor of Sports Studies (Hons) (BSpSt), and to complete ED4314 (20 credits) within the restrictions of the three year rule. After successfully completing this module these students will then graduate with a Bachelor of Sports Studies (Hons).
Note: Students who opt for this pathway are not eligible for a professional teaching qualification.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
For students who fail ED3317 in the BEd (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education Year 3 and change their registration to the Bachelor of Sports Studies, or who decide during Year 3 not to continue with their professional training in the BEd (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education programme.
For students progressing from Year 3 Sports Studies
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| ED4314 | Community Placement 3 | 20 |
| ED4315 | Final Year Research Project | 10 |
| ED4313 | Approaches to Teaching and Assessment in Physical Education | 5 |
| ED4317 | Historical and Philosophical Aspects of Physical Education and Sport | 5 |
| SS3019 | Science, Technology and Public Controversy | 5 |
| SS3047 | Social Practice and the Social Professions 3 | 5 |
| AP3504 | Child and Family Health Psychology | 5 |
| |
| ED4309 | Health 3: Lifespan Health - Exercise, Ageing and Health | 5 |
| ED4310 | Coaching Science 3 | 5 |
For students who fail ED4320 and/or ED4316 in Fourth Education (Sports Studies and Physical Education), or who decide during their Fourth Year not to continue with their professional training in the BEd (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education programme.
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| ED4104 | Conceptual Foundations in the Philosophy and History of Education | 5 |
| ED4312 | Professional Issues in Education | 5 |
| ED4313 | Approaches to Teaching and Assessment in Physical Education | 5 |
| ED4314 | Community Placement 3 | 20 |
| ED4315 | Final Year Research Project | 10 |
| ED4317 | Historical and Philosophical Aspects of Physical Education and Sport | 5 |
| |
| Health 3: Lifespan Health - Exercise, Ageing and Health (5) | |
| Coaching Science 3 (5) | |
| |
| Oideolaíocht na Gaeilge (5) | |
| The Teaching of English (5) | |
| The Teaching of History (5) | |
| The Teaching of Mathematics (5) | |
| Second Language Education – Modern Languages (5) | |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for BSpSt (Hons) (Bachelor of Sports Studies) (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate discipline knowledge in physical activity and sport that enables graduates to work effectively in diverse contexts;
- Evaluate with critical awareness the role physical activity and sport plays in society and in life-long activity patterns;
- Demonstrate and apply curriculum knowledge and processes as appropriate for sports development;
- Critically engage in contemporary debates on issues relating to physical activity and sport;
- Apply intellectual leadership to progress the area of sport, physical activity and health;
- Engage and participate professionally in their community and take responsibility for their own life-long professional learning;
- Demonstrate a clear competency in numeracy and literacy skills in class and within assignments.
