Sports Recreation & Exercise
This Sports, Recreation and Exercise course equips learners with the practical skills and the theory needed for the sports / leisure industry and can serve as an effective foundation for further studies in this area in higher education.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
Learners should have at least five pass grades in the Leaving Certificate or at least a merit in the Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) programme. A full explanation of enrolment can be found in our policy online.
Careers / Further progression
Progression:
*Holders of ANY QQI Level 5 award can progress onto over 700 Level 6/7 courses at Institutes of Technology or directly enter employment.
*Holders of a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise(5M5146) may progress to further studies in several Level 8 courses in particular those related to Sports in IT Carlow and UCC.
Further information
Start Date 25/09/2023
End Date 17/05/2024
Mature students are welcome to apply.
The SUSI Grant scheme is available to students for all PLC courses and this does not affect a learner’s entitlement to the grant upon progression to Higher Education provided that the learner progresses to a Level 6 course or higher on National Qualification Framework. Normal eligibility criteria apply for applications to SUSI.
Yes
Apply by September 2023
Application Process
Just click on the link below and select “Donegal” followed by “Stranorlar” in the Location and Sub-Location fields
or
Click on application weblink below
The course comprises both theoretical and practical modules so that learners learn the science behind the skills that they will apply in real life situations. The course incorporates a work experience module for learners. Course participants will be required to undertake vetting by Donegal ETB.
Extra learning opportunity
Finn Valley College also offers learners an opportunity to resit the Leaving Certificate Mathematics exams and provides a class specifically for PLC students.
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5M5146 - Sports Recreation & Exercise
Kathleen Boland
Tel: 074 913 1684
Email: kathleenboland@donegaletb.ie
or finnvalleycollege@donegaletb.ie