This traineeship is run in conjunction with Dublin City Council.  Participants spend 2 days onsite in a Dublin City Council Sports and Fitness Centre.

This course is designed for people who have a passion for coaching, whether individual or team sports, across a variety of domain-specific environments including participation, talent development or elite performance.

Fundamentals of coaching science, pedagogy and professional practices in sports coaching are delivered through evidence-based and evidence-informed theory to the learning while also providing the opportunity to learn and apply the practical skills required to create a positive learning environment for individual athletes and/or teams.

he BSc (Hons) in Sports Coaching provides students (aspiring coaches) with advanced coaching techniques, styles, and education through a variety of sports (e.g. team, individual, outdoor pursuit), including inclusivity and disabilities. This multidisciplinary programme will ensure students learn effective coaching techniques and have a scientific understanding of anatomy, physiology, sport psychology, fundamentals of movement, talent development, and the ability to analyse and critique technique. All these skills will be learnt through a variety of different coaching environments.

Do you want a job in the fitness industry? Enrolling on this one year course could be the first step towards achieving that goal.

During this course, the student will have an option to enrol on an industry standard qualification, awarded by ITEC. It also offers students the opportunity to gain valuable sports coaching awards with the FAI and the GAA.

The skill set required to be a Personal Trainer requires knowledge of all aspects of fitness including advanced fitness testing, specialist programme design, sports nutrition application and delivering personal training sessions effectively. According to leading industry employers, Personal Trainers require knowledge of customer service and sales which are also offered on this course, and these will positively impact earning potential.

Extensive industry practice coupled with the work experience module will enhance your confidence to enter the work force. Additional courses in Studio Cycling Instruction, Suspension Training Instruction and Kettlebell Instruction equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel your career forward.

The BSc (Hons) in Sports Coaching and Performance is a four year honours degree programme that provides students with an advanced sport science education embedded with an applied coach education. The programme combines coach education with sport and performance science, applying theory to practice within multiple coaching environments.

This highly practical course provides graduates with the skills, knowledge, and competencies to work in a broad range of sports roles, maximising employment opportunities. This course has been designed for people with a passion for sport, who would like to work in an exciting, dynamic and global industry. Learn about coaching, promoting sports activities and the skills required to work with athletes. Develop your leadership skills and gain an understanding of sports development, resistance training and conditioning, exercise and health, talent ID & development, fitness testing, nutrition, psychology, sports injuries and how to use the latest coaching technologies.

This highly practical course provides graduates with the skills, knowledge, and competencies to work in a broad range of sports roles, maximising employment opportunities. Our curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, where you will gain practical skills that will set you apart in the competitive sports industry. During your practical sports placement you will have the opportunity to work with teams, organisations and athletes putting your skills into action and building essential connections. You will also get the opportunity to obtain extra coaching certificates, enhancing your qualifications and opening more career opportunities. 

This highly practical course provides graduates with the skills, knowledge, and competencies to work in a broad range of sports roles, maximising employment opportunities. Our curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, where you will gain practical skills that will set you apart in the competitive sports industry. During your practical sports placement you will have the opportunity to work with teams, organisations and athletes putting your skills into action and building essential connections. You will also get the opportunity to obtain extra coaching certificates, enhancing your qualifications and opening more career opportunities. 

This one year course provides students with the opportunity to pursue further studies in Sports Injuries and Physical Therapy. The majority of students successfully completing this course progress onto Third Level Degree Programmes.

Sports Management and Coaching students learn all the skills of sports management and coaching techniques, combined with the fundamentals of business and enterprise. This comprehensive course covers all aspects of sport and sport science plus finance, marketing, management, IT and event management. This enables graduates to work effectively in sports management and coaching environments.  

This is the course for you. You’ll learn all the skills of sports management and coaching techniques, combined with the fundamentals of business and enterprise.

The course covers all aspects of sport and sport science plus finance, marketing, management, IT and event management. This enables graduates to work effectively in sports management and coaching environments. 

Sports management and coaching is an area of study that combines the techniques of sports management and coaching with the principles of business and enterprise.

The field of sports management and coaching is changing rapidly. Professional sporting bodies require management and coaching staff to have an excellent understanding of their chosen sport, as well as strong business skills.

Sports management and coaching is an area of study that combines the techniques of sports management and coaching with the principles of business and enterprise.

The field of sports management and coaching is changing rapidly. Professional sporting bodies require management and coaching staff to have an excellent understanding of their chosen sport, as well as strong business skills.

Sports management and coaching is an area of study that combines the techniques of sports management and coaching with the principles of business and enterprise.

The field of sports management and coaching is changing rapidly. Professional sporting bodies require management and coaching staff to have an excellent understanding of their chosen sport, as well as strong business skills.

Are you interested in the treatment of muscular pain and injury? Would you like to develop your massage skills to a new level by learning advanced anatomical, physiological and pathological principles relevant to the application of Sports Massage? Do you see yourself working in leisure centres, with sports clubs, or with competitive athletes and teams?

This course offers you internationally recognised qualifications that will ensure you are educated to the highest industry standards so that you can take on this new and exciting career. It also offers you the potential to progress your studies to degree level.

This course is certified by ITEC (International Therapy Examination Council), awarded from the UK.

The purpose of this award 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 is a broad Sports and Leisure course that will enable students to demonstrate and apply a range of skills and knowledge in a variety of Sports and Recreation contexts. Students will acquire the knowledge and practical skills required to assist in the running of a Sports and Leisure Facility. 

Students will be provided with a basic understanding of Recreation theory and health concepts in a variety of subject areas.

This course focuses on the prevention, assessment and diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries related to physical activities.