Sports Studies, Physiology & Massage L5

Course Content

• Sports Anatomy and Physiology
• Holistic Massage
• Body Massage and Figure Analysis
• Exercise & Fitness
• Health Related Fitness
• Sports & Exercise Injury Prevention
• Kinesiology
• Personal Effectiveness
• Work Experience
• Health & Hygiene
• Occupational First Aid

Career Prospects

• Sports Clinics
• Leisure Attendant
• Gym Instructor
• Alternative Therapy Clinics
• Massage Therapist
• Health Centres
• Physical Therapy Clinics
• Fitness Instructor

Certification

• QQI Level 5 – Sport & Recreation (5M5146)
• QQI – Body Massage and Figure Analysis (5N3465)
• Occupational First Aid

Duration

One Year

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent.
• Successful completion of interview.

Work Experience

Work experience placement in a related vocational area is an integral part of this course. Students must obtain one day per week work experience for the academic year. The day will be specified by the college.

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.
• A €50 kit fee will apply also.
• Cost of textbooks should be anticipated.

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.
• The full QQI Level 5 Certificate facilitates entry on a competitive basis to the Level 6 Sports Therapy and Injury Management course in WCFE. This course offers QQI Level 6 Sport and Recreation and ITEC Sports Therapy Qualifications.
• Specific progression links are available with SETU for this course. See: Progression Information here.