Health & Leisure

Institute of Technology Tralee

 

Course Name Health & Leisure
Course Provider Institute of Technology Tralee
Course Code TL871
Course Type Higher Education CAO
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)  More info... Major Institute of Technology Tralee Level 8 NFQ
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Attendance Options Full time, Daytime
Location (Districts) Tralee
Qualification Letters BSc (Hons)
Duration 4 years
Entry Requirements Academic Year 2018/19
Applicants must be 16 years of age or over on 1st January of the year of entry to the course. Applicants for first year admission to IT Tralee must satisfy the relevant minimum entry requirements for their category of application:

1. Leaving Certificate or equivalent examination applicant;
2. Mature applicant;
3. Special category applicant.
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements

Expand+Honours Degree (NFQ Level 8)
Applicants must achieve a pass in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent examinations obtaining two H5 and four O6/ H7 grades. Candidates are required to obtain a minimum of O6/H7 in English or Gaeilge and mathematics.
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Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme LCVP Revised scoring for Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) Link Module

Distinction 66
Merit 46
Pass 28
Leaving Certificate Applied Programme LCAP Holders of an LCA certificate, who have a minimum of one year of relevant work experience, post qualification, may apply through CAO for the following programmes:

• TL620 Higher Certificate in Arts in Culinary Arts;
• TL621 Higher Certificate in Arts in Hospitality Studies.

Candidates will also be required to pass an interview with the Institute.
QQI FET Applicants General Information

Expand+CAO Points Scoring for QQI-FET Awards
The points awarded for QQI-FET (formerly FETAC) awards are calculated as follows: the maximum possible total score of 360 (120 credits x 3 for a distinction is multiplied by 13 and divided by 12, to give a maxim...

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Mature Applicants

Expand+The Institute welcomes applications from persons who will be 23 years of age and over on the 1st of January of the proposed year of entry and who wish to be admitted as a mature student. The Institute reserves a minimum of 5% of all places for mature...

Alternative Entry

Expand+Pathfinders Second-level Access Programme
This programme is an access initiative for pupils of eligible secondary schools in Kerry. IT Tralee reserves a minimum of 5% of places on all full-time programmes with the exception of nursing. Two places in...

Recognition of Prior Learning RPL Web Page - Click Here
Number of Places 35
Link to Course Fee Web Page - Click Here
Financial Support

Expand+Student Grants
Students attending full-time third level courses can apply for grant funding from Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) at www.studentfinance.ie. Eligibility for grants is dealt with solely by the applicant (student) and SUSI. Gra...

CAO Application Dates and Fees

Expand+Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20th January 2018 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1st May 2...

Course Content

Expand+These programmes provide you with the skills to launch an exciting career as a professional in the health, fitness and leisure sectors.

They involve the study of six major subject areas, five of which are common to all students: Exercise Science,...

Subjects Taught

Expand+YEAR 1 (Common to all areas)
Semester 1
Exercise Science - Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
Health Studies: Lifestyle and Health
Activity Leadership 1
Learning at Third Level
Physical Education: Movement Studies

Semester 2
Exercise Science - ...

Careers or Further Progression

Expand+WHAT ARE MY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES?
Graduates enjoy a rich variety of employment opportunities. They work in health and leisure centres, in health promotion units, in spa/wellness centres, in coaching and team sport settings, in performance training,...

Further Enquiries Dr. Michael Hall
Head of Department of Health and Leisure Studies
T: +353 (0)66 714 4168
E: michael.hall@staff.ittralee.ie
www.ittralee.ie/TL871
International Students Web Page - Click Here
 
Points History
Year Points
2017 307
2016 315
2015 315