This course aims to provide learners with the skill necessary to work in the sports and recreation/sports therapy industries. Sports therapists provide a valuable service to the sports industry, specialising in the prevention and management of soft tissue injuries through manual massage techniques and electrical treatments. This course will also provide learners with the theoretical and practical knowledge to work in the fitness industry or to study at a higher level.

Stu­dents will study a range of sub­jects, with a particular emphasis being placed on anatomy, physio assistant theory and sports massage. Throughout the Sports Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant (Year 1) course, students will be required to work alongside a variety of sporting organisations as part of their course work

This course page is only for students who have been approved for advanced entry and are seeking to complete their registration.

This BSc Hons in Sports Therapy, awarded by University of Essex, gives you the opportunity to qualify and work as a professional sports therapist with the option to progress to a Masters in Physiotherapy and become a qualified physiotherapist.

This module will equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to manage all of the factors that influence the development, quality & maintenance of sports turf in Ireland.

This programme is orientated towards the requirements of the growing sports and leisure industry with particular emphasis on coaching and fitness. It provides theoretical modules for learners interested in pursuing a career in the ever-evolving sports sector. Learners on this programme also have the opportunity to coach in local primary schools.

This REPs Ireland accredited course offers a foundation in fitness instruction, sports management, and coaching. It combines exercise science with practical training in management and administration. Featuring work placements, industry trips, and Erasmus+ opportunities, it prepares students for careers in leisure centers, health clubs, and professional coaching.

The aim of this progarmme is to equip students with a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to progress to further training in several areas including the Health Sciences, Rehabilitation, Health Nutrition and Sports and Exercise Science in a range of higher certificate and degree programmes.

 This one-year, QQI Level 5 course equips the learner with the vocational skills and knowledge for those who enjoy sport, health and fitness, and would envisage themselves gaining employment in the area. Learners who successfully complete this course will gain essential knowledge and skills that could lead to immediate employment or progression to higher education. This course places particular emphasis on equipping learners with the relevant vocational knowledge and skills to progress into higher level courses in the areas of physical education, sports coaching, strength and conditioning, sports science and fitness instructing.

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.

The National Sportsturf Management Apprenticeship is for anyone who wishes to pursue a career in the sportsturf sector or existing personnel employed in a sportsturf facility that would like to gain a recognised qualification.

This one-year advanced course is designed for learners who have already completed a QQI Level 5 in Sport, Recreation and Exercise and are looking to progress into supervisory roles, personal training, or sports coachingThis is a dual-certified programme, combining the QQI Level 6 Award in Sport, Recreation & Exercise with the ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training and the Level 2 Award in Instructing Strength and Conditioning Sessions. These industry-recognised qualifications will give you a competitive edge in the fitness and leisure sector.

This three-year-long honours degree course is perfect for students who are interested in a career backstage and enjoy a practice-based learning environment.

The course prepares students for many career paths including: Stage Management, Lighting Technology, Costume, Sound Technology, Prop Making, Set Construction, Scenic Art, Film & Production Management.

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If you are interested in studying Statistics with an Arts and Humanities or Social Science subject, then this degree could be for you.

Statistics is the science of transforming data into knowledge and understanding, providing a principled approach to making data-informed decisions. Statistical methods enable us to gain insights from data, and with the advent of powerful computing technology, these methods have become widely used in many sectors.

This course is designed so that students can be provided with a mix of social skills, personal effectiveness and career exploration that allows them to make realistic and informed decisions based on their strengths and abilities.

This part-time postgraduate course is designed for creative professionals from various disciplines (filmmakers, designers, photographers, actors, theatre and event professionals, game developers, animators, painters, sculptors, and more) who want to develop or formulate a strategy for their practice or business, and to take the next step in transforming their passion into a more commercial venture. This may involve expanding an existing business, launching a new venture, or better positioning yourself within the creative marketplace.

This course is designed to help students develop the knowledge, skills and analytical techniques in the sub-disciplines of sport and exercise sciences. Students gain the knowledge and skill to help athletes and players achieve optimum sports performance.