Sports, Recreation & Exercise Science
This Advanced Certificate in Sports, Recreation, and Exercise further explores the knowledge, skill and understanding of many aspects within the sport and recreation industry.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | Pool Lifeguard Award |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Royal Life Saving Society |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
| Pool Lifeguard Award | Royal Life Saving Society |
Duration
This is a one-year full time course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
A Leaving Certificate or equivalent is required, although exceptions are given to mature students who are over 23 years of age. Acceptance to the course is also based on an interview which takes place after applications have been submitted.
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
Sports, Recreation and Physical Therapy Level 5 QQI Award, or equivalent
Mature applicants with relevant experience are welcome
Careers / Further progression
Careers and Further Progression:
There are a range of opportunities in the vocational area, this course prepares students for employment in: Sports Clubs, Leisure Centres, Gyms and Cruise Ships.
There are a wide range of progression opportunities available for FET graduates via the CAO website. Please view the entry requirements for all Higher Education colleges here: https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=scoring&s=fetac
Further information
Course commences 7th September 2026
Mayo College of Further Education & Training is offering no tuition fees for September 2026, which covers exam fees, student consumables, and journals. This includes courses across campuses in Ballina, Castlebar, and Westport, aimed at relieving the cost of living crisis. Some specific courses or materials might still have costs, but tuition is free.
Means tested grants are available from SUSI.
Please visit http://www.susi.ie/ for more information and to make an application.
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This Advanced Certificate in Sports, Recreation, and Exercise further explores the knowledge, skill and understanding of many aspects within the sport and recreation industry. The programme covers a broad range of topics within the fitness, health, and leisure industry, preparing learners to either seek employment or progress their studies at 3rd Level colleges in the area of Sport, Leisure and or Exercise Science. Practical elements of this course take place in The Movement gym, Castlebar. Successful students will receive a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Sports, Recreation & Exercise. Further qualifications offered with this award include:
RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
Course Content:
Sports Industry Practice 6N4650
Sports Nutrition 6N4651
Sports Psychology 6N4665
Event Management 6N4800
Nutrition and Health 6N6065
Exercise and Fitness 6N5345
Communications 6N1950
Work Experience 6N1946
6M5147 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise
Award: QQI Level 6 Sports, Recreation and Exercise
Further qualifications offered with this award include: RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
Phone: 094 9023134
Email: admin@ccfe.ie