| Course Name |
Sports Studies |
| Course Provider |
Castlebar College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB |
| Course Code |
5M5146 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Centre |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Castlebar |
| Course Content |
Programme Overview
This course provides students with knowledge, skills, and understanding of diverse elements within the Sport and Leisure Industry. Students will be equipped with a variety of practical skills and knowledge required for the industry. This affords students the dual opportunity to either seek employment and/or progress their studies, at Third Level institutions, in the area of Sport and Leisure. |
| FET Code |
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise |
| Duration |
1 year September to May |
| Comment |
Award: QQI Level 5: Certificate in Sports, Recreation, and Exercise
Additional information:
The practical elements of this course will take place using the Physical Education Facilities in Davitt College, Castlebar. |
| Number of Places |
24 |
| Course Fee |
Expand+College Fees: 460
College Fees with all Exemptions: 200
Part of the fee includes a Government Levy of €200 and a QQI/FETAC Examination Fee, currently €50 for Level 5 programmes and €80 for Level 6 programmes.
The following categories are exemp...
Hide-College Fees: 460
College Fees with all Exemptions: 200
Part of the fee includes a Government Levy of €200 and a QQI/FETAC Examination Fee, currently €50 for Level 5 programmes and €80 for Level 6 programmes.
The following categories are exempt from both of these fees:
Current Medical Card Holders (up-to-date medical cards to be presented at interview)
VTOS dispersed students
Students awarded Back to Education Allowance from INTREO
Documentation must be provided to College Office to avail of any exemptions
Recipients of the Student Grant (www.susi.ie) are exempt from the €200 Government Levy ONLY. Clear, original, up-to-date evidence must be provided to CCFE to avail of any exemption.
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| Financial Support |
Grants are available to students of CCFE on the same basis as they are to third-level students, subject to a means test. Details on the Grant Scheme are available from www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Application Date |
Applications are made online at www.ccfe.ie
There is an initial, non-refundable Application Charge of €50, payable at the time of application
The additional college fees apply |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Application Fee |
€50 |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content (Codes and Modules)
Typical modules can include:
Exercise and Fitness
Sports and Recreation Studies
Personal Effectiveness
Communications
Work Experience
Nutrition
Sports Anatomy & Physiology
Marketing Practice
Body Massage and Figure Analysis
Sports and Exercise Injury Prevention
Occupational First Aid
Safety and Health at Work
Mathemathics (optional) |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students are welcome. |
| Entry Requirements |
Any of the following would satisfy entry requirements:
• Leaving Certificate/LVCP or Leaving Certificate Applied
• A QQI Level 4 qualification
• Mature students (age 23+) are also welcome to apply
Additional/Specific Subject Requirements for this course
Garda vetting muse be successfully completed. The practical elements of this course will take place using state of the art Physical Education Facilities in Davitt College, Castlebar |
| Assessment Method |
As determined by the QQI module descriptors, assessment will take the form of assignments, collection of learner’s work, examinations, learner journals, projects, and skills demonstrations. These will vary between modules. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Progression Opportunities
On successful completion of this course students may either choose to seek employment in the Sports and Leisure industry or progress to Third Level institutions for higher education options.
For information on all rele...
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On successful completion of this course students may either choose to seek employment in the Sports and Leisure industry or progress to Third Level institutions for higher education options.
For information on all relevant Higher Education links visit www.qqi.ie, www cao.ie and the websites of the relevant Higher Education Institutions.
Sample progression routes include:
Limerick IT – Sports Development & Coaching Level 6
Limerick IT – Sports Strength & Conditioning Level & and level 8
NUI Cork – Sports Studies with P.E. Letterkenny IT – Sports studies
Athlone IT – Business, Sport and Recreation
GMIT – Sport and Exercise Science
Tralee IT – Health & Leisure Level 7 and 8
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 094 9023134
Fax: 094 9027172
Email: admin@ccfe.ie
Web: www.ccfe.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |