| Course Name |
Sports, Recreation and Exercise |
| Course Provider |
Colaiste Mhuire Thurles |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Tipperary ETB |
| Course Code |
5M5146 |
| 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) |
Thurles |
| Course Content |
Objectives:
To facilitate progression to QQI Level 6 and/or Third Level.
To enable students find employment in the modern fitness & Leisure industry. |
| FET Code |
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise |
| Duration |
1 Year |
| Comment |
Qualification:
QQI Level 5 in Sports, Recreation & Exercise
Work Experience
Courses are designed to meet current employment market needs by providing job oriented training and education. Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed has built extensive links with many businesses in the locality and further afield, through their work experience programme. Students complete a block release period of work experience during the year. Many students are employed locally as a result of their work experience.
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| Course Fee |
There are no formal tuition fees for Irish and EU Nationals who are full time students on our courses. Courses are funded by the European Social Fund.
An administration fee is required to cover student services. Students will be required to pay examination fees. |
| Financial Support |
Students attending our full-time PLC courses are eligible to apply for government grants. Grants range depending on individual circumstances.
For further information on grants please contact the college or SUSI www.susi.ie |
| Application Date |
Application
Application Forms are available to download from www.cmco.ie. Courses are offered subject to demand. Places on oversubscribed courses may be determined by interview. For students with additional learning needs, see our website for information regarding extra supports available.
Garda Vetting is needed to meet college requirements. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
Exercise and Fitness
Sport and Recreation Studies
Communications
Work Experience
Word Processing
Hurling Coaching
Basketball Coaching
Soccer Coaching
Safety and Health at Work
Sports Anatomy and Physiology |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Leaving Certificate with passes in at least five subjects or Leaving Certificate Applied with a minimum of 120 credits, alternatively FETAC Certification at Level 4.
Applicants over 21 years who may not have completed the senior cycle but are deem...
Hide-Leaving Certificate with passes in at least five subjects or Leaving Certificate Applied with a minimum of 120 credits, alternatively FETAC Certification at Level 4.
Applicants over 21 years who may not have completed the senior cycle but are deemed to have the necessary competence and capacity to undertake the programme may also apply.
Applicants with special needs are catered for however, they must inform the college on application.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all students.
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career / Academic Progression
Employment opportunities lie in the areas of fitness/sports coaching. Award holders may apply for a place on the Advanced Sport and Recreation Level 6 programme at CMCO. Institutes of Technology and other Colleges aroun...
Hide-Career / Academic Progression
Employment opportunities lie in the areas of fitness/sports coaching. Award holders may apply for a place on the Advanced Sport and Recreation Level 6 programme at CMCO. Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies.
Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending.
Waterford Institute of Technology
There are reserved places for CMCO students in:
WD124 BA (H) in Health Promotion
WD125 BA (H) in Exercise & Health Studies
WD186 BSc (H) in Sports Coaching & Performance
Employment Opportunities
Assistant Fitness Instructor
GAA Coach
Lifeguard
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 0504 21734
Fax: 0504 23166
Email: colaistemhuire@gmail.com
www.cmco.ie |
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