Sports, Exercise & Physical Therapy - Sports Recreation & Exercise
The aim of this progarmme is to equip students with a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to progress to further training in several areas including the Health Sciences, Rehabilitation, Health Nutrition and Sports and Exercise Science in a range of higher certificate and degree programmes.
| 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
1 Year. September - May.
This is a full-time one year course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Course Requirements
• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy.
• Ukranian applicants should have a certificate of complete secondary education (after grade 11) or higher.
• If the course becomes oversubscribed, priority will be given to students who intend to complete the full award.
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Higher Education
ATU - Sligo
SG134 Bachelor of Business in Applied Sport with Business, Level 7
SG435 Bachelor of Business in Sport with Business , Level 8
Please note that all QQI Further Education graduates who hold a major Level 5 or Level 6 award are eligible to apply for any ATU Sligo programme through the CAO system.
TUS - Athlone
AL740 Bachelor of Science in Exercise & Health Science, Level 7
Career Opportunities:
Graduates from this course may pursue employment in the following areas:
Sports Coaching
Health and Fitness Centres
Swimming Pools
Summer Camps
Sports Retail Outlets
Sports Development
Further information
You can apply for a course at SligoCFET from early January to the first Monday in October each year.
There are no fees to study this course
The maintenance grant is means tested and the award of a grant amount is the responsibility of http://www.susi.ie/.
You will be called for interview in March, April, May or August, depending on which course you have applied for. Following your interview, you will be offered a place, placed on a waiting list or advised of other course options.
You can apply for a course at SligoCFET from early January to the first Monday in October each year. Just click on the "Application Weblink" "Register & Apply" above.
Sports, Exercise & Physical Therapy - 5M5146
The aim of this progarmme is to equip students with a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to progress to further training in several areas including the Health Sciences, Rehabilitation, Health Nutrition and Sports and Exercise Science in a range of higher certificate and degree programmes. This is a full-time one year course and runs from September to May.
Erasmus+
Participants on this programme have the opportunity to apply for a three-week work experience placement abroad (Students must be over 18).
Certification: Sports, Recreation & Exercise - 5M5146.
Please Note
Sligo CFET reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
Course Content
Sport & Recreation Studies 5N2667
Exercise & Fitness 5N2668
Customer Service 5N0972
Work Experience 5N1356
Sports Anatomy & Physiology 5N4648
Body Massage & Figure Analysis 5N3465
Nutrition 5N2006
Sports & Exercise Injury Prevention 5N5665
Leisure Facility Administration 5N4666
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths (5N1833) as an extra module.
Erasmus+
Participants on this programme have the opportunity to apply for a three-week work experience placement abroad (Students must be over 18)
5M5146: Sports, Recreation & Exercise
Tel: 07192 02200
E-mail: sligocfe@msletb.ie