Expand+This course will appeal to anyone interested in sport or leisure. This will prepare students for employment in the sport and leisure industry and/or to progress to Higher Education where graduates may complete further studies in areas such as PE leis...

Hide-This course will appeal to anyone interested in sport or leisure. This will prepare students for employment in the sport and leisure industry and/or to progress to Higher Education where graduates may complete further studies in areas such as PE leisure management or sport and leisure related areas. We have a long standing history of training sports professionals and established links wit HE colleges.

The course is full-time and requires attendance five days per week and is of two years duration. Students undertake a block of work experience in each year. Students are given extensive training in playing a variety of sports and leisure pursuits along with a comprehensive range of subjects in the areas of leisure management and administration.

Expand+Certification:
- QQI Sport and Recreation Level 5.
- EDEXCEL (BTEC) Higher National Diploma in Sport and Leisure Management.

Additional Certification
Students are provided with the opportunity to receive the following additional certification:...

Hide-Certification:
- QQI Sport and Recreation Level 5.
- EDEXCEL (BTEC) Higher National Diploma in Sport and Leisure Management.

Additional Certification
Students are provided with the opportunity to receive the following additional certification:

- Occupational First Aid Award,
- N.C.E.F (National Certificate in Exercise and Fitness)- University of Limerick Minor Cert Level 6 NFQ
- Life-Guarding

Students can participate in a variety of sports at Higher Education Level.
These sports may include:
Gaelic Football
Soccer
Basketball
Rugby

The following sports are also catered for at CDVETB Level:
Cross-country, Track and Field Athletics, Swimming and Golf.

Sports Hall and leisure facilities incorporating a P.E. hall, new gym, aerobic studio, crèche and all-weather pitches.

Expand+Course fees range from €300 to €400 depending on the course. The fees cover costs of examination entry and certification fees as well as any course materials and personal equipment to students. The fees also cover a range of other services and acti...

Hide-Course fees range from €300 to €400 depending on the course. The fees cover costs of examination entry and certification fees as well as any course materials and personal equipment to students. The fees also cover a range of other services and activities provided for, or engaged in, by the students such as some trips, cultural and sporting events, accident insurance policy fee and student services fund fee. in addition to this, the Government levy of €200 will also apply for those applicants who do not hold a medical care.

Enrolment Deposit
Students who accept the offer of a place on a course must pay a non-refundable deposit of €50. The balance of the fee must be paid on commencement of each academic year.

External Examination Fees
Students who choose to enter for examinations other than those set by QQI and/or BTEC must pay the appropriate exam fees to the relevant examining authority.

Expand+Year 1
•The Sport and Leisure Industry
•Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
•Marketing Principles
•Managing Resources in Sport and Leisure Management
•Employment Law
•Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Leisure
•Instructing Physical Ac...

Hide-Year 1
•The Sport and Leisure Industry
•Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
•Marketing Principles
•Managing Resources in Sport and Leisure Management
•Employment Law
•Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Leisure
•Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
•Physical Education
Work Experience
•Sport and Recreation Studies
•Leisure Facility Operations
•Occupational First Aid
•Swimming and Water Safety

Year 2
•Research Project
•Operating and Managing a Sport and Leisure Facility
•Law and Sport and Leisure Operations
•Event Management in Sport and Leisure
•Customer Service
•Small Business Enterprise
•Work-Based Experience
•Managing in the Health and Fitness Industry
•Managing Sports Development
•Lifeguarding
•Physical Education
•N.C.E.F.

Students can participate in a variety of sports at Higher Education Level. These sports may include: Gaelic Football, Soccer, Basketball & Rugby. The following sports are also catered for at CDVEC Level: Cross-country, Track and Field Athletics, Swimming and Golf.

Expand+Candidates should have at least five subjects (Grade D) in the Leaving Certificate, to include English and one subject at higher level.

Candidates should also:
- be in good health
- have a positive interest in sport and leisure activities
...

Hide-Candidates should have at least five subjects (Grade D) in the Leaving Certificate, to include English and one subject at higher level.

Candidates should also:
- be in good health
- have a positive interest in sport and leisure activities
- be aware of community needs
- an interest in all aspects of Sport is required

Garda clearance will operate for students on any course dealing with children or vulnerable adults.

Additional Requirements
Candidates should also be in good health. Candidates should show a positive interest in Sport and Leisure activities and be aware of community needs. An interest in all aspects of sport is required.

Expand+Graduates of this course have been very successful in gaining employment in the Leisure industry both in Ireland and abroad.

Examples of places of employment include:
Sports Halls, Swimming Pools, Leisure pools, Leisure Centres, Hotel Leisure F...

Hide-Graduates of this course have been very successful in gaining employment in the Leisure industry both in Ireland and abroad.

Examples of places of employment include:
Sports Halls, Swimming Pools, Leisure pools, Leisure Centres, Hotel Leisure Facilities, Outdoor Education Centres, National Governing Bodies of Sport, Schools, Sales and Marketing and Sports Retail Outlets.

Graduates have also availed of the opportunity to further their education by gaining entry to Third Level Degree Courses in many different Universities and Colleges in Ireland and Britain. Many students have availed of the opportunity to progress to Degree Courses in Physical Education (PE) and are now teaching in schools throughout Ireland and Britain.

Students have followed degree courses in: Leisure and Recreation Management, Physical Education, Sports Science, Sociology of Sport, Primary Teaching and Sports Psychology.