PLC (Further Education - FET)

Certificate

Sports and Fitness (part-time)

Pearse College of Further Education
Pearse College of Further Education
Course Code
5M5146
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
2 years
Attendance
Part Time

Course Summary

Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College

This two-year, part-time course is free for BTEI-eligible applicants, including medical card holders and social welfare recipients. It blends practical and theory-based learning to prepare students for careers or further study in the health and fitness industry. Graduates can earn a QQI Level 5 award in Sport, Exercise and Recreation, with an optional ITEC Gym Instruction certification.

Course Details

Pearse College of Further Education
College Link  >  Sports and Fitness (part-time)

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:

What will you study?

    Set 1:
    Sports Anatomy & Physiology 5N4648
    Leisure Facility Administration 5N4666
    Leisure Facility Operations 5N4667
    Work Experience 5N1356
    Kinesiology 5N4545

    Set 2:
    Exercise & Fitness 5N2668
    Psychology 5N0754
    Nutrition 5N2006
    Sport & Recreation studies 5N2667
    Customer service 5N0972/ Personal effectiveness 5N1390
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

Progression to Pearse College’s Level 6 Advanced Soccer and Sports Psychology Course.

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.

Further Research

National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)

The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.

Disclaimer: These links are to web sites outside of CareersPortal and we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

Career Progression

Successful graduates may also apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme for diplomas/degrees in nutrition, science or related areas

College Profile

Colleges News

No current news items
Close