Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
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This one year course aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary for employment in the Fitness & Health Industry. The course leads to internationally recognised qualifications and students supplement their studies with work experience in a relevant area
- QQI - Sports & Recreation Award Level 5 5M5146 (120 credits required)
- ITEC - Diploma in Holistic Massage
- Irish Water Safety Ireland Shallow Pool Lifeguarding
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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QQI Core Modules (subjects) are each 15 credits:
Exercise & Fitness
Communications
Work Experience
Sports & Recreation Studies
QQI Elective Modules (subjects) are each 15 credits:
Shallow Water Pool Life Guarding Skills
Sports Anatomy & Physiology
Nutrition
Safety & Health at Work
Sport & Exercise Injury Prevention
Indian Head Massage
*Elective Modules may be subject to change.
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Further Research
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Career Progression
This course prepares students for work in:
- Sports Clinics
- Sports Clubs
- Leisure Centres
- Gyms
- Alternative Therapy Clinics
- Health Centres