Sports, Recreation & Exercise
Course Name: Sports, Recreation & Exercise - Ballinode Campus
Course Code: 5M5146
The aim of this progarmme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence in a range of sports, recreation and exercise activities to work independently and under supervision in a variety of sports related contexts and or to progress to higher education and training. This course is designed to equip students with a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to work under supervision and independently in the sports and recreation industry.
Career Opportunities
Graduates from this course may pursue employment in the following areas:
- Sports Coaching
- Health and Fitness Centres
- Swimming Pools
- Summer Camps
- Sports Retail Outlets
- Sports Development
Erasmus+
Participants on this programme have the opportunity to apply for a three-week work experience placement abroad (Students must be over 18)
Fees
There are no Fees to study this course however, some National Governing Boards may charge a small fee for coaching awards.
Course Content
- Sport & Recreation Studies 5N2667
- Exercise & Fitness 5N2668
- Customer Service 5N0972
- Sports Anatomy & Physiology 5N4648
- Basketball Coaching 5N4888
- Volleyball Coaching 5N5087
- Nutrition 5N2006
- Work Experience 5N1356
- Leisure Facility Administration 5N4666
- Maths 5N1833 (Optional)
Requirements
- Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent (Check your Eligibility)
- Interview
- Mature applicants welcome
- Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy
- Ukranian applicants should have a certificate of complete secondary education (after grade 11) or higher
- If the course becomes oversubscribed, priority will be given to students who intend to complete the full award.
Progression
Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme
Certification
QQI Level 5 Certification in Sports, Recreation and Exercise 5M5146
Duration
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.