Course Description
This full time Further Education course will aim to prepare participants for work with people in sports, coaching, recreation or leisure industries. The sports recreation and exercise graduate will gain the social, communication and leadership skills to work with individuals and groups in the growing sports coaching and health and fitness areas. Many of the skills acquired will be transferable for use in business or community development settings. Sports, Recreation and Exercise will lay a foundation for these skills and provide the work experience to put learning into practice. This course will combine sports and coaching expertise with management and communication skills. This programme is ideal for both school leavers and experienced, mature persons seeking a formal education. It will allow graduates pursue scholarship programmes in Ireland or abroad.
Further Details
Qualification: QQI Level 5 Major Award (120 credits)
QQI Course Code: 5M5146
Day(s): Monday – Friday
Location: CTI Senior College, Clonmel
Type: Full Time
Duration: 1 academic year
Start Date: September
Course Content:
- Sports and Recreation
- Health Related Fitness
- Exercise and Fitness
- Adapted Physical Activity
- Injury Prevention
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Nutrition
- Sports Anatomy and Physiology
- Word Processing / I.T.
- GAA Coaching
- Soccer Coaching
Entry Requirements:
- Successful performance at interview
- Leaving Cert (traditional or applied)
- Other qualification at NFQ Level 4 (e.g. QQI Level 4 Award)
- Mature students with appropriate vocational experiences
Optional Extras:
- NCEF Fitness Instructor Certificate
- Occupational First Aid
How to Apply:
Applications are now being accepted for September. Click on the link below to apply: Apply Here
Progression:
- Higher Education Institutions
- Employment in areas such as Sports Development, Leisure Centres, Gyms etc.
- Progression to the Sports Industry and Management Studies QQI Level 6 course offered at CTI.
- University of Sunderland BSc (Hons) Physical Education with QTS
- University of Sunderland BA (Hons) Physical Education and Youth Sport
Enrolment
Open for Applications
Contact Details
Name: Luke Boland, Course Coordinator
Tel: (052) 612 6269
Email: [email protected]
