Sports Recreation & Exercise

Limerick College of Further Education

 

Course Name Sports Recreation & Exercise
Course Provider Limerick College of Further Education
Alternative Provider(s) Limerick & Clare ETB
Course Code 6M5147 SREX
Course Type PLC Post Leaving Cert
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 6 NFQ
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Attendance Options Full time, Daytime
Location (Districts) Limerick City
Course Content Programme Overview
This 1 year, full time programme is ideal for those wishing to further their studies, skills and techniques in sport and related areas. The wide variety of modules will expose learners to a diverse range of practical and theoretical sport and leisure disciplines.
FET Code 6M5147 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise
Duration 1 Year
Comment Award:
QQI Level 6 Sports Recreation and Exercise 6M5147
Course Fee There are no tuition fees payable to the College by EU nationals. However, learners are liable for registration fees, examination fees, and for some courses, materials fees. Registration fees vary depending on programme choice. Applicants will be informed of individual programme fees and possible exemptions at interview.
Financial Support Means-tested Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. These grants are administered by Learner Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.Learnerfinance.ie. All applications must be made on-line. The College has a Grants Officer, who will advise applicants, as necessary.
Interview Interviews will be held in May and places will be offered at that stage. Interviews will also be held in late August to fill anyremaining places. Therefore, early application is advisable.
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Application Fee Note that an Application Administration Fee of €20 now applies to all applications. This is a non refundable payment.
Subjects Taught Typical Modules
• Sports Industry Practice
• Team Leadership
• Personal & Professional Development
• Body Massage and Figure Analysis
• Health Promotion
• Sports Psychology
• Sports Nutrition
• Work Experience
• Exercise and Fitness
Entry Requirements • Applicants must hold a QQI Level 5 Award in the chosen area.

• Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic
requirements.

• In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview.
Careers or Further Progression

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• Employment opportunities lie in the areas of fitness/sports coaching.

• As a top-up qualification, this Advanced Award should enable holders to acquire employment in the management area of the sport and ...

Further Enquiries Tel: 061 414 344
Fax: 061 414 186
email: apply@lcfe.ie
Website : www.lcfe.ie