Sports Psychology
This course is suitable for athletes, coaches, sports coordinators, development officers, physiotherapists or those with an interest in sport and want to learn about how psychology applies to sport.
| Award Name | Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
12 weeks Wednesday 18:45 - 21:45.
Further information
Our September 2025 courses commence week beginning 15th September 2025.
There are three ways to enrol:
Online: Visit collegeofFET.ie/mulgrave, scroll down to the part-time evening listing, select your chosen course, hit ‘APPLY’ and follow the steps. Or click the Application Link below
In-Person: Drop in to our campus and speak with a member of our Information and Guidance Support Team. They will help you enrol for your chosen course.
By Post: Send a completed application form with payment (cheque, bank draft, or postal order made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) to Evening Programmes, College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick City, V94 P232.
Please note: for security reasons, we cannot accept cash payments.
Tuition Fee: €280.
Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees can be availed of by individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit, Disability Allowance or One Parent Family Payment –
20% discount can also be availed of on tuition fees for all full-time College of FET LCFE Mulgrave Street Campus Learners,
20% discount is available on tuition fees for all senior citizens
ID and Paper Evidence Required on application at Mulgrave Street Campus Office ONLY.
NOTE: Skills to Advance funding is available for eligible applicants in employment to up skill. Contact mulgravesta@lcetb.ie for more information.
This course will equip learners with the skills and competence to apply psychological principles in the coaching of teams and to help change the behaviours of athletes in order to improve performance.
Sport Psychology is continually growing in Ireland. This has been aided by the success of Irish sports teams and individuals who have employed the services of sport psychologists e.g. hurlers footballers and rugby players winning their respective finals.
Course Description
• Understand the role of the sports psychologist and the relationship between psychology and performance
• Learn how to design and deliver intervention strategies to improve sports performance e.g. anxiety
• Evaluation of different approaches to motivation in sport
• Influence of leaders and role models in sport Topics to be covered:
• The Development of Sports Psychology
• Sports Psychology and Performance
• Arousal, Stress and Anxiety • Concept of Motivation in Sport
• Goal Setting • Leadership and Coaching
6N4665 Sports Psychology
Accreditation: QQI Level 6 Minor Award in Sports Psychology 6N4665.
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344