Description
A full-time course specialising in Sport and Sports Coaching. It aims to:
- Introduce students to Sport Studies.
- Provide a practical and theoretical foundation to fitness training.
- Enable students to acquire National Governing Body (NGB) Coaching qualifications in a number of sports.
- Provide a foundation for students wishing to study Sports and Recreation at a higher level.
Course Content
- Sport and Recreation Studies
- Exercise and Fitness
- Sports Anatomy & Physiology
- Leisure Facility Operations
- Personal Effectiveness
- Kinesiology
- Work Experience
- Nutrition
- GAA Hurling and Gaelic Football Coaching
Sport
- Adventure Sports
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Hurling
- Gaelic Football
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming and Life Saving
- Tennis
- Cardio Tennis
- Volleyball
Career Prospects
- Sports Coach Leader
- Fitness Instructor
- Physical Trainer (Team Sports)
- Gym Instructor
- Leisure Attendant
- Lifeguard
Certification
- QQI Level 5 – Sports, Recreation and Exercise (5M5146)
- Irish Water Safety (IWS) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
- First Aid
- National Governing Body (NGB)
- Coaching Awards at appropriate level: Speed, Agility and Quickness (S.A.Q.) Foundation/Level 1
Costs
A student services contribution of €50 is payable on registration. The purpose of which is to cover services, materials, and supports including printing, photocopying, library, student cards etc. This is non refundable.
Progression
The full QQI Level 5 Certificate facilitates entry, on a competitive basis, to a range of third-level institutions nationwide. Further details are available from the relevant institutions.
- Specific progression links are available with SETU for this course. See: Progression Information here.
- The full QQI Level 5 certificate facilitates entry, on a competitive basis, to the Sports Therapy and Injury Management Level 6 course in WCFE. This course offers QQI Level 6 Sports and Recreation and ITEC Sports Therapy qualifications.
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent.
- Successful completion of interview.
N.B. Due to ongoing developments in QQI awards, names and content are subject to change.
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