Sports & Massage Therapy
This one year course will prepare students for work in the Sports & Leisure Areas. It consists of theoretical and practical training which will enable the students to work in Health Spas & Massage Therapy Clinics.
| Award Name | Diploma - UK |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Certificate - UK |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma - UK | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Certificate - UK | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year Full Time
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent standards of education. A proven ability in a Science subject will be an advantage.
All appplicants should have a keen interest in sport & fitness. Exemptions may be granted to mature students.
Careers / Further progression
This course prepares students for employment in:
Sports Clubs
Leisure Centres
Gyms
Cruise Ships
Health Farms or Centres
Further information
Students are considered to be mature if they are 21 years of age or over. They must be 21 on or before 1 September in the year of entry.
Course Cost €300
PLC Grants/ SUSI Grants
The Department of Education and Skills (DES) provides a means-tested maintenance grant scheme for those attending full-time further education.
All applications for grants are made on-line through SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Refer to www.susi.ie
Places will be offered upon successful completion of interview.
This one year course will prepare students for work in the Sports & Leisure Areas. It consists of theoretical and practical training which will enable the students to work in Health Spas & Massage Therapy Clinics. The course leads to internationally recognised qualifications and students supplement their studies with work experience in a relevant area.
Awarding Body
QQI - Sport & Recreation Award, Level 5 5M5146
• ITEC - Holistic Massage Diploma
• ITEC - Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-based Exercise)
• Irish Water Safety
Subjects:
Core Subjects:
Exercise & Fitness
Communications
Work Experience
Sports & Recreation Studies
Other Subjects:
Shallow Water Pool Life Guarding Skills
Sports Anatomy & Physiology
Nutrition
Safety & Health at Work
Sport & Exercise Injury Prevention
Indian Head Massage
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise.
Tel: +353 1 454 0662
Email: info@ccfe.cdetb.ie