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MTU Cork

The Department of Sport, Leisure & Childhood Studies (Bishopstown Campus, Cork) offers a suite of programmes in the broad Health-Exercise-Sport Science (HEX-SPO) domain.

Our undergraduate suite of programmes comprise the

(i) BSc (Hons) in Coaching Science & Sports Pedagogy,

(ii) BBus (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Management,

and (iii) BBus in Recreation & Leisure Management (Level 7).

In addition, our Taught Postgraduate Programmes comprise the

(iv) MSc (PT) in Health & Wellbeing and the

(v) MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport.

Since its inception, an ongoing objective of the SLCS Department has been to embed an inherent research culture within all academic activities; from undergraduate level through to postgraduate study options at both Level 9 and 10 in the domains of ‘Health, Exercise & Sport Sciences’.

MTU Kerry – Department of Health & Leisure Studies,
North Campus, Tralee, Co Kerry

The Department of Health & Leisure Studies is a vibrant, future-focused hub within the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences of MTU. We are passionate about advancing education and professional practice across the fields of health, exercise, physical education and human performance. Since our founding in 1993, we’ve earned national and international recognition for our innovative and inclusive approach to wellbeing. Our teaching philosophy places lifestyle, positive health and physical flourishing at the centre of learning — empowering students to enhance the physical, mental and social wellbeing of individuals and communities.
As the proud home of the UNESCO Chair in Inclusive Physical Education, Sport, Fitness and Recreation, we lead globally in promoting access, inclusion and the right for all to participate in physical activity.
Our undergraduate programmes include:
BSc (Hons) in Health, Sport & Exercise Science (Kerry Campus)
BSc (Hons) in Physical Education with Business Studies (Kerry Campus)
BSc (Hons) in Health & Exercise Sciences with Massage Therapy (Kerry Campus)
BSc (Hons) in Coaching & Sports Performance (Kerry Campus)
Our postgraduate and professional pathways include:
Higher Diploma in Physical Education Studies (Kerry Campus)
For over three decades, we have developed graduates who lead with expertise, empathy and innovation — promoting health, wellbeing and lifelong participation across all levels of society.
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