Expand+This practically orientated course is designed to provide students with a range of skills which will prepare them for a career in coaching, teaching, fitness and sports related fields. Students gain experience in a broad range of sports and fitness ...

Hide-This practically orientated course is designed to provide students with a range of skills which will prepare them for a career in coaching, teaching, fitness and sports related fields. Students gain experience in a broad range of sports and fitness components. Students also have the opportunity to acquire coaching qualifications from the relevant coaching bodies. Graduates from the course have been very successful in recent years in progressing to Higher Education, e.g. B.Ed in Sports Studies & Physical Education in UCC. Students gain excellent work experience in local primary and secondary schools in the area. Garda Vetting is required. Application numbers have been high in recent years so it is advisable to bring a C.V. to the interview along with coaching experience details/references/current completed Garda Vetting proof. For further insights into the course/ careers in the industry see testimonials below.

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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

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).

Expand+The following subjects may be offered:

•Sport & Recreation Studies 5N2667
This theoretical subject looks at the history and issues in sports.

•Exercise & Fitness 5N2668
This subject provides students with a foundation in resistance training...

Hide-The following subjects may be offered:

•Sport & Recreation Studies 5N2667
This theoretical subject looks at the history and issues in sports.

•Exercise & Fitness 5N2668
This subject provides students with a foundation in resistance training, circuit training and exercise to music.

•Sports Anatomy & Physiology 5N4648

A theory based component on the anatomy and physiology of the body with a sporting emphasis.

•Basketball Coaching 5N4888
A practical based component on the skills of basketball coaching.

•Gaelic Games Level 4 4N3208
Students will learn the skills of Gaelic football coaching.

•Nutrition 5N2006
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the nutritional composition of food and the affects of food and nutrition on an individuals health and personal well being.

•Soccer Coaching 5N4887
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in technical, tactical, mental, physical, personal and lifestyle aspects of the game of soccer, to enable the learner to engage in planning and delivery of coaching sessions under appropriate supervision in the sport of soccer to participants between the ages of 6 and 12.

•Lifeguarding 5N2255
Depending on swimming ability, students may achieve the RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). This is a worldwide-recognised lifesaving award, which is vital for student who see themselves travelling abroad in the future seeking employment during the summer months.

•Occupational First Aid 5N1207
Students will be trained to work as first aiders in the workplace.

•Work Experience 5N1356

This provides students with experience in coaching in local schools.

•Communications 5N0690
This subject aims to strengthen the oral and written communication skills needed in the workplace.

Expand+Career Opportunities

Professional Sports Coaching/Instructor, Physical Education Coach/teacher, Gym Instructor, Swim Instructor/Lifeguard, Sports Co-ordinator, Sports Development Officer.

Progression Opportunities

390 CAO points can be earn...

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Professional Sports Coaching/Instructor, Physical Education Coach/teacher, Gym Instructor, Swim Instructor/Lifeguard, Sports Co-ordinator, Sports Development Officer.

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: Coaching & Physical Education 2
•UCC: Sports Studies and Physical Education (CK116)
•CIT: Recreation and Leisure Management (CR032)
•IT Carlow: BA in Sports and Exercise