Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course 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.
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
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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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
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
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M5146 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
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.
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.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Sports Coach Leader | Fitness Instructor | Physical Trainer (Team Sports) | Gym Instructor | Leisure Attendant | Lifeguard