Sports Recreation & 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
This is a full time one year course (September-May, Monday- Friday with usual school holidays).
Entry Requirements
A pass at Leaving certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied(merit) or equivalent is required.
Interviews will be held in April / May 2023. Applicants will be contacted in due course.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Sports Coaching & Business Management
Sports Rehabilitation & Injury Management
Gym/Fitness Instructor
Personal Trainer
Sports Development Officer
Recreation & Leisure Management
Higher education
QQI graduates are eligible to apply to Institutes of technology and Universities for follow on courses.
Further information
Commencing September 2023. PLC Induction Early September.
This course is limited to 24 places.
All PLC students can apply for a maintenance grant, subject to eligibility for the duration of their course. Students may also be eligible to maintain social welfare payments while doing our PLC courses.
All information relating to grants/financial support can be accessed from the following: www.studentfinance.ie
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When To Apply:
Apply Online. Click on link below or Contact 045 431417 school office.
Please note application fee applies, this fee is to cover administration costs (€20).
Interviews will be held in April/May 2023.
Applicants will be contacted in due course.
This is a one year full time QQI level 5 Major Award in Sports, Recreation and Exercise. It is a broad Sports and Leisure course that will enable students to demonstrate and apply a range of skills and knowledge in a variety of Sports and Recreation contexts. Students will acquire the knowledge and practical skills required to assist in the running of a Sports and Leisure facility.
Modules Included:
Sports & Recreation
Exercise & Fitness
Nutrition
Anatomy
Work experience (60 hours to be completed, run on Fridays)
Communications
ICT (Information & Computer Technology)
Coaching Studies (GAA, FAI and IRFU)
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise.
Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Sport, Recreation and Exercise 5M5146.
Additional information
- This course is subject to approval by the Department of Education.
- This course is limited to 24 places
- All applicants are required to attend a suitability interview and successful applicants are required to complete Garda Vetting forms.
- A fitness assessment may be required.
Course Co-ordinator
Emma-Jane Vaughan,
ejvaughan@stconlethcc365.ieSt.
Conleth's Community College,
Station Road, Newbridge,
County Kildare.
Tel: 045-431417
Fax: 045-438053