Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Introducing our innovative QQI Level 6 course in Advanced Sport & Health Studies, designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in the field of sport and exercise. This programme combines essential Sports principles with specialised knowledge in sports and exercise science, offering a unique blend of theoretical understanding and practical skills. Students will explore key areas such as Sports Psychology, Nutrition, and Health, tailored specifically to the sports industry. This approach not only equips students with a great background but also prepares them for diverse roles in the ever-growing sports and fitness sector. With experienced instructors and state-of-the-art facilities, this course promises an engaging and dynamic learning experience for those aspiring to pursue a successful career in the sports industry.
Certification 6M5147 QQI Level 6 Sports, Recreation & Exercise
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Sports Industry Practice
Communications
Work Experience
Sports Psychology
Sports Nutrition
Health Promotion
Exercise & Fitness
Maths
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
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
Graduates progress to employment in various areas including: On successful completion of this programme you will achieve the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise 6M5147. The learner may then be eligible to apply to progress to the next or higher levels of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) with a higher education provider.