| Course Name |
Leisure & Recreation Studies |
| Course Provider |
Colaiste Stiofain Naofa CFE |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
National Council for Exercise & Fitness, Cork ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M5146 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Cork City |
| Course Content |
Expand+This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and qualifications to pursue a career in the leisure industry. Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to deliver one to one training by conducting appropriate fitness assessments ...
Hide-This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and qualifications to pursue a career in the leisure industry. Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to deliver one to one training by conducting appropriate fitness assessments and designing safe and effective exercise programmes to the general public (adults 18yrs +) based on their individual needs, whether it be strength training, weight loss, training for an endurance event or general fitness. You can also work as a physical trainer with local groups, club sports teams and corporate fitness and wellness programmes or deliver your own fitness classes. All graduates are awarded the QQI Level 5 Award in Sport, Recreation & Exercise and the certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness (CEHF). The CEHF is a stand-alone qualification and is awarded by the University of Limerick.
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| FET Code |
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise |
| Duration |
1 years |
| Comment |
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QQI - Level 5 Sport, Recreation & Exercise 5M5146
Special Features
The college has a large well equipped gymnasium/sports hall facility on site. There are facilities for resistance training, tennis, badminton, indoor hockey, indoor foo...
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QQI - Level 5 Sport, Recreation & Exercise 5M5146
Special Features
The college has a large well equipped gymnasium/sports hall facility on site. There are facilities for resistance training, tennis, badminton, indoor hockey, indoor football, volleyball and basketball. It has several playing pitches and a floodlit, all-weather playing surface. It has access to a 25 metre swimming pool nearby. Students also use the lecture and computer facilities in the college. Courses are also delivered in the areas of Pool Plant Operations and Assistant Swim Teacher.
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| Course Fee |
Fees
Student Services: €250
Department of Education & Skills: €200
Exam Fees – QQI Level 5: €50
Occupational First Aid: €100
Exam Fees – Swim Teachers: €160
Course Manual: €55
Course Tracksuit: €100
CEHF €1050
Lifeguarding: €50
* Note: Students with medical cards are exempt from paying the QQI- Exam fee and the Dept. of Education & Skills fee. |
| Financial Support |
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Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants.
For more information on these please visit www.SUSI.ie (Student Universal Support Ireland).
Grants are means tested and if eligible the amount of the...
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Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants.
For more information on these please visit www.SUSI.ie (Student Universal Support Ireland).
Grants are means tested and if eligible the amount of the grant is dependent on the distance students travel from their place of residence to the college.
It is advisable for students to apply as early as possible for maintenance grants.
For details of grant applications for the coming year, see: http://corkvec.ie/grants/index.shtml
For further information please see www.studentfinance.ie
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| Interview |
Interviews will take place in May, August and September depending on when you apply. |
| Application Date |
Expand+Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by ...
Hide-Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by the means of a ten to fifteen minute interview. Interviews will take place in May and September depending on when you apply. All late applicants should check with the College Main Office as quite frequently, we have places still available on some courses in September. Applications can be made using our online application form (see above).
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| Application Weblink |
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| Subjects Taught |
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The following subjects may be offered:
Sport and Recreation Studies 5N2667
This provides students with an overview and understanding of the sport, leisure and recreation industry.
Exercise and Fitness 5N2668
This subject...
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The following subjects may be offered:
Sport and Recreation Studies 5N2667
This provides students with an overview and understanding of the sport, leisure and recreation industry.
Exercise and Fitness 5N2668
This subject is designed to provide the student with the skills and knowledge to assist in the delivery of safe and appropriate exercise and fitness programmes.
Leisure Facility Operations 5N4667
This subject will equip students with the knowledge and skills required to assist in Leisure Facility Operations on a day to day basis.
Leisure Facility Administration 5N4666
This will enable the student to work in an administrative capacity in a leisure facility.
Sports Anatomy and Physiology 5N4648
This subject area provides the learner with an understanding of the working of the human body in sporting contexts.
Occupational First Aid 5N1207
Students will be trained to work as first aiders in the workplace.
Nutrition 5N2006
The purpose of this unit is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the nutritional composition of food and the effects of food and nutrition on an individual’s health and personal well-being.
Word Processing 5N1358
This subject is designed to enable learners to develop their word processing skills. It assists understanding and application of word processing software and file management techniques.
Communications 5N0690
Communication skills are highly valued in the workplace. This subject recognises that the acquisition of these skills is a life-long process, and central to personal, social and professional development.
Work Experience 5N1356
This subject provides the student with practical experience in a work environment.
Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness
This qualification provides you with the skills and competencies to provide motivating, safe and effective group fitness teaching across many class types and one to one training.
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| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate, L.C.A. or equivalent. All participants are interviewed and places are awarded on suitability. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Opportunities
Leisure Attendants, Duty Managers, Leisure Centre Managers, Merchandising, Lifeguard, Professional Coaching.
Progression Opportunities
390 CAO points can be earned by students on successful completion of this course.
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Leisure Attendants, Duty Managers, Leisure Centre Managers, Merchandising, Lifeguard, Professional Coaching.
Progression Opportunities
390 CAO points can be earned by students on successful completion of this course.
For full details on progression opportunities see these links:
Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
QQI Requirements
•CSN: Personal Training & Leisure Management
•CIT: Recreation and Leisure Management (BBus) (CRO32)
•UCC: BA Sports Studies (CK116)
•ITT: Health and Leisure (TL481)
•Specialist courses in the UK
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: +353 21 4961020
info@csn.ie
www.csn.ie |