| Course Name |
Sports Recreation & Coaching - Sports Science |
| Course Provider |
Dunboyne College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| Course Code |
5M5146 5M3807 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Dunboyne |
| Course Content |
Expand+Sports Recreation and Coaching/Sports Science
Sports Management and Coaching / Sports Science
(FAI soccer or GAA coaching options available)
Sports and Recreation Studies 5M5146 or Applied Science Laboratory Techniques 5M3807
This one-year cour...
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Sports Management and Coaching / Sports Science
(FAI soccer or GAA coaching options available)
Sports and Recreation Studies 5M5146 or Applied Science Laboratory Techniques 5M3807
This one-year course will aim to prepare participants for work with people in the sports, coaching, recreation or leisure industries. The sports management and coaching graduate will gain the social, communication and leadership skills to work with individuals and groups in the growing sports coaching and health and fitness areas. Many of the skills acquired will be transferable for use in business or community development settings. Sports Management and Coaching will lay a foundation for these skills and provide the work experience to put learning into practice.
Students can also opt for the Sports Science qualification through the Science department or to specialise in either soccer coaching or GAA coaching and obtain coaching badges. This programme is ideal for both school leavers and experienced, mature persons seeking a formal education. It will allow graduates to pursue scholarship programmes in Ireland or abroad. By taking science modules students can claim the
science award and apply for Health Science in DCU.
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| FET Code |
5M5146 Sports and Recreation Studies or
5M3807 Applied Science Laboratory Techniques |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Certification
QQI Level 5 in Sports and Recreation Studies 5M5146 or
QQI Level 5 in Applied Science Laboratory Techniques 5M3807
Sports Coaching certificates in various Sporting and Fitness areas
Optional Year 2 QQI level 6 now available
Sports Science option available |
| Alternative Entry |
Expand+The college welcomes adults over 23 who wish to return to education and who wish to retrain in new skills and technologies. A meeting is arranged before the academic year starts, this gives the student an opportunity to meet other mature students and...
Hide-The college welcomes adults over 23 who wish to return to education and who wish to retrain in new skills and technologies. A meeting is arranged before the academic year starts, this gives the student an opportunity to meet other mature students and to become familiar with the college.
We also organise lunchtime meetings and refreshments for mature students on a regular basis.
A special study skills seminar is run for mature students in the first few weeks of college. Mature students are encouraged to attend these once-off meetings even if it means missing class as they will help students to adjust to college life. Students are encouraged to visit the student support office regularly.
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| Course Fee |
The pricing structure for Pharmacy, Nursing, Healthcare, Equine Business & Horsemanship, and Multimedia is E750, which includes additional certification. Sound Production, Music Performance, Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing and Professional Cookery are priced at E1,050 to include rent and materials in outside locations.
All other courses for the academic year 2017/2018 will be priced at E650. These prices include exam fees. Please note that cash is not accepted as payment. |
| Financial Support |
Expand+Maintenance Grants
Students who are entering an approved full-time Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) course for the first time in 2017/2018 or who are already attending approved PLC courses are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. This grant does...
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Students who are entering an approved full-time Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) course for the first time in 2017/2018 or who are already attending approved PLC courses are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. This grant does not cover the cost of registration or examination fees. It is a maintenance grant paid each month directly into the student’s bank account.
Students apply for the PLC Maintenance Grant at www.susi.ie. It is not necessary for students to know the exact course they will be attending in September in order to apply for a PLC Maintenance Grant. The initial decision regarding the grant is based solely on income. The PLC Maintenance Grant is a means tested grant. This involves an assessment of the earnings in the family (parents and candidate). Students over 23 years of age in the year of entry to the course who are living outside the family home will be assessed on their income and that of their spouse (if applicable).
Please check with the following web addresses for the final dates for grant applications.
All information on www.studentfinance.ie or on www.susi.ie
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| Application Date |
Applications can be made online at www.dunboynecollege.ie from November 2016 to September 2017. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
course content
The following modules will be offered in 2017 subject to availability and demand:
• Sports and Recreation
• Word Processing
• Safety and Health at Work
• Nutrition
• Exercise and Fitness
• Coaching Studies
• Sports Anatomy & Physiology
• Rugby Coaching
• Communications
• Soccer Coaching
• Work Experience
• Gaelic Coaching
Supplemental certificates will be offered in GAA, soccer, tennis and athletics, subject to demand. |
| Entry Requirements |
Entry Requirements
Leaving Cert or LCA
Mature Students of all backgrounds
Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.
All applicants will be asked to provide a letter of recommendation from a voluntary or professional sporting body
Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie |
| Assessment Method |
The majority of the courses in the college have continuous assessment. This includes written examinations, assignments, reports, oral presentations, skills demonstration and portfolios.
These assessment results form a very significant part of the overall final grades and the students should ensure that they are fully aware of the assessment techniques, assessment schedule and percentage awarded for each work. Assessment can take different forms, depending on the course. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Opportunities
The new Sports Management and Coaching degree course in IT Blanchardstown will offer graduates a local alternative to pursue their study to honours degree level. Graduates can also access honours sports programmes in IT Carlow o...
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The new Sports Management and Coaching degree course in IT Blanchardstown will offer graduates a local alternative to pursue their study to honours degree level. Graduates can also access honours sports programmes in IT Carlow or UCC. The course will give graduates the opportunity to become sports development officers or work in areas like gyms, leisure centres, or sports clubs. The general qualification will lead to careers in the rapidly expanding leisure industry. The Level 5 qualification can lead to certificate or degree courses in Sports or indeed Business, Computers, etc. in many IT colleges and universities throughout the country, as well as pursuing a QQI level 6 in Sports or Leisure Management courses in various colleges of further education.
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 01 802 6577
Fax: 01 801 5968
Web: www.dunboyneccollege.ie
email: dunboynecollege@lmetb.ie |