Sports, Recreation & Exercise
This full-time one-year programme delivered provides a solid foundation in Sport, Recreation and Exercise.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
One year – September 2026 to May 2027. 3 days per week in Clara, 1 day per week in Tullamore.
𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬 have teamed up to offer a 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 (𝟓𝐌𝟓𝟏𝟒𝟔) 𝐐𝐐𝐈 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟓 𝐏𝐋𝐂 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞, starting in September 2026!
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or QQI Level 4, or equivalent standard of education. All applicants are subject to an interview and an online assessment. Garda Vetting may also be required, depending on work placement setting.
Careers / Further progression
Links to 3rd Level: TBC.
Further information
Start Date: 01/09/2026. End Date: 14/05/2027.
€50 QQI Level 5 Certification Fee. Medical Card holders or those in receipt of a Social Welfare payment are exempt from this Certification Fee.
There is detailed information on the range of grants and funds for students in further education on the website www.studentfinance.ie
Apply via "Application Weblink" above. This link will bring you directly to the Fetch course application portal.
This full-time one-year programme delivered provides a solid foundation in Sport, Recreation and Exercise. The programme aims to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence in a range of sports, recreation and exercise activities to work independently and under supervision in a variety of sports related contexts and or to progress to higher education and training.
Award Title: QQI Level 5 – Certification in Sports, Recreation and Exercise.
Modules:
Exercise and Fitness
Nutrition
Sports and Recreation Studies
Adapted Physical Activity
Teamworking
Leisure Facility Administration
Anatomy and Physiology
Work Experience
Modules are subject to change.
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation and Exercise
For further information, please Tracy on 057 9330794 or email tphelan@loetb.ie