Exercise & Sports Performance - Advanced
This is an additional one year course designed to prepare students for a career in sports coaching, sports performance and the leisure industry.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | Certificate at UK Level 4 |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | University of Limerick |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
| Certificate at UK Level 4 | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | University of Limerick | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Applicants for this course must have successfully achieved a Level 5 QQI award in Sport, Recreation & Exercise or equivalent.
Careers / Further progression
Progression & Career Options:
Graduates may apply for entry to a wide range of sports related 3rd Level degree courses in a number of universities and technological universities.
Graduates can apply for direct entry into Year 3 of DkIT’s BA (Hons) Sport with Business programme.
Level 7 and 8 Courses to which this course is linked:
AIT, WIT
Sport and Recreation
IT Sligo
Recreation and Leisure
DKIT
Sports Exercise and Enterprise, Health and Physical Activity
IT Carlow
Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy, Physiology and Health Science
UCC
Sports Studies and Physical Education, 2nd Level PE Teaching
IT Tralee
Health and Leisure (Route to PE Teaching through PME in Physical Education through UL)
NCEF
Trade Qualification for employment as a fitness instructor.
Entry to a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology.
This is not an exhaustive list. Applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked Awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating higher education institutions, or visit www.cao.ie.
Further information
Course commences: September 2026.
Students should apply online through the college website: www.dife.ie (see "Application Weblink").
Further information of the webpage - https://www.dife.ie/application-procedure/
This is an additional one year course designed to prepare students for a career in sports coaching, sports performance and the leisure industry. This course also provides a pathway to further study in various related sports degrees. Graduates may also progress to work directly in the fitness industry.
Sports Industry Practice 6N4650
Sports Nutrition 6N4651
Sports Psychology 6N4665
Soccer Coaching 6N5189
Health Promotion 6N2214
Exercise & Fitness 6N5345
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 6N1946
Gaelic Coaching 6N5347
Industry Qualifications:
ITEC Spinning
ITEC Kettlebell Training
ITEC Strength & Conditioning
Lifeguarding
6M5147 - Sport Recreation & Exercise Level 6
Awards:
QQI Level 6 Award in Sports, Recreation and Exercise.
Professional Gym/Class Instruction Courses.
• National Certificate in Exercise & Fitness (NCEF) – Accredited by the University of Limerick.
• Water Safety Ireland Lifeguard Certificate.
Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Web: www.dife.ie
email: dife@lmetb.ie