Pre-University Sports Science
This course combines Sports and Science for those who wish to pursue careers in either area or in Sports Science.
| 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 full-time.
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied Programme, QQI Level 4 full major award or equivalent.
- Work/life experience may be acceptable for mature students.
- Students should be 17 years or over at the start of the course.
- Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject area and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
- Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or higher).
Careers / Further progression
Career Options
Whilst students can find employment in the Sports and Leisure industry, please note that this course is specifically aimed at Third Level Progression and therefore has a majority component of Science modules.
Third Level Progression
This course is targeted at students who are interested in studying Sports Science at Third Level. The award also allows progression to a large number of degrees relating to all fields of Science.
• DCU accept this course for progression into Sport Science and Health DC202, Science Education DC203, Athletic Therapy and Training DC204, Physical Education with Biology DC205 and Physical Education with Mathematics DC206,
• TU Dublin - Tallaght accept this course for ALL science related degrees including Sports Science and Health TU736 & TU936 and Sports Studies TU737.
• Students may choose to study Sports Management and Coaching TU735 & TU935 in TU Dublin - Blanchardstown.
Please contact admin@greenhillscollege.ie with any queries.
Further information
Commencement Date: 31/08/2026.
Applications open for 2026/2027. To Apply online see "Application Weblink" above.
This course combines Sports and Science for those who wish to pursue careers in either area or in Sports Science.
Certification: NFQ Level 5 award made by QQI 5M3807 Laboratory Techniques.
Modules:
Biology 5N2746
Chemistry 5N2747
Communications 5N0690
Exercise and Fitness 5N2668
Laboratory Skills 5N2751
Leisure Facility Administration 5N4666
Mathematics 5N1833
Nutrition 5N2006
Physics 5N1460
Work Experience 5N1356
5M3807 - Laboratory Techniques
Dublin College Further Education & Training Greenhills,
Limekiln Avenue,
Walkinstown,
Dublin 12.
D12 DP8W
Phone: 01 450 7779
Email: admin@greenhillscollege.ie