| Course Name |
Sports Recreation & Exercise |
| Course Provider |
CityNorth College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Cork ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M5146 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Knocknaheeny, Cork City |
| Course Content |
The purpose of this QQI level 5 award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence in a range of sports, recreation and exercise activities to work under supervision in a variety of sports related contexts and/or to progress to further and or higher education and training. |
| FET Code |
5M5146 - Sports Recreation & Exercise |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Certificate
QQI Level 5 certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise (5M5146)
Additional Coaching Qualifications
- Speed, Agility and Quickness (SAQ) |
| Course Fee |
Student Services €150,
Government Levy €200 (Medical card holders exempt),
QQI Exam fees €50 (Medical card holders exempt),
Tracksuit €100,
Speed, Agility & Quickness (SAQ) €200, (Optional)
Total: €500 (€250 with Medical Card) |
| Financial Support |
Grants Available
- Back To Education Allowance (BTEA)
- Student Maintenance Grant Scheme (SUSI)
- Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
For all student finance issues go to www.studentfinance.ie |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Application Date |
Expand+Up to September 2017
How to Apply
Step 1: Complete the application form
You can submit a course application by filling in the on-line application form. Once your application has been received, you will be notified of a date to come for an inter...
Hide-Up to September 2017
How to Apply
Step 1: Complete the application form
You can submit a course application by filling in the on-line application form. Once your application has been received, you will be notified of a date to come for an interview.
A hard copy version of the application form can be obtained from the Further Education office in the College or downloadable online. Complete and return to Applications, CityNorth College, Hollyhill, Cork.
•All courses are interview based.
•The College will post you an interview date for your chosen course.
•If you do not hear from the College by the 7th August 2017 please contact the office on
0214391782 or 0214397740 or Email info@citynorthcollege.ie
Step 2: Attend for interview
Applicants will be invited by post for interview at the college and should bring the following when attending:
A copy of Leaving Certificate Results or equivalent (if applicable)
A passport / National Identity Card
A signed passport sized photograph
A workplace reference (if applicable)
Step 3: Accept place on course
Successful applicants will be notified of the offer of a place on a college course by post and email and must secure this place by paying a Student Services Fee before a set date. Failure to do so may result in the place being offered to another student.
Medical Card Holders & Vocational, Training and Opportunities Scheme (VTOS):
Medical Card holders may be exempt from certain fees. There are no charges to VTOS applicants.
Refund of Payments
Where a student subsequently does not take up their place on a course they may apply for a refund. Refunds will not be paid after October 31st in any year.
Step 4: Registration and Induction
When students are offered a place on a course, the notification will also contain information regarding a date for registration and induction. All students must attend the college on this designated date.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses commence in September 2017 |
| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Communications
5N0690
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to communicate verbally and non-verbally in standard everyday tasks and in work-related tasks, operating independently while u...
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5N0690
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to communicate verbally and non-verbally in standard everyday tasks and in work-related tasks, operating independently while under general direction.
Work Experience
5N1356
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to participate in the workplace for a limited time, carrying out work-related tasks independently while under general direction.
Exercise and Fitness
5N2668
This programme module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge and instructional skills to assist an exercise instructor in the delivery of a safe and effective exercise programme or class.
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 effects of food and nutrition on an individual’s health and personal wellbeing.
Sport and Recreation Studies
5N2667
This programme module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory and practice underpinning sport and recreation activities to enable the learner to work under supervision in a variety of sport, recreation and exercise contexts.
Sports Anatomy and Physiology
5N4648
This programme module aims to equip the learner with knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and how it is relevant to participation in sports and exercise.
Sports Exercise Injury Prevention
5N5665
This programme module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge and practical skills to identify, treat and rehabilitate athletes with different sporting injuries.
Occupational First Aid
5N1207
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to provide and co-ordinate first aid in the workplace in compliance with the requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 and the associated Guide to these Regulations
Word Processing
5N1358
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to use word processing application to produce documents in a variety of contexts to a mailable or publishable standard whilst working autonomously and under general direction.
Safety and Health at Work
5N1794
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to promote and maintain safety and health in the working environment.
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| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students are invited to apply |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or FETAC Level 4. For mature candidates (21+) experience will be considered in lieu of academic qualifications.
Note: This course requires participants to be Garda vetted. Continued participation on the course and work placement is dependent on the successful completion of this process. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression and Further Studies
Graduates of this QQI Level 5 course can progress to a range of Level 6 options in Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa: Coach Education 2, Leisure and Recreation 2, Soccer Studies 2 etc. Cork Institute of Technology: Bachelor of Business in Recreation and Leisure Management (CR32) ; University College Cork: Sports Studies and Physical Education (CK116) |
| Further Enquiries |
Email: info@citynorthcollege.ie
Tel: 021 4391782 or 021 4397740
www.citynorthcollege.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |