Pre-University PE Teaching & Sport Studies

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

Course Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with 5 passes or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for all Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses. Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements (e.g. mature learners etc.) for particular courses may be interviewed.

A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.

Non-Standard Applicants
Non-Standard Applicants may be required to complete an interview and/or other form of assessment to successfully complete their registration on their chosen programme.

English Language
All courses are delivered through English. In addition to the listed entry requirements, applicants whose first language is not English are required to complete and provide evidence of English language proficiency. Where prospective learners first language is not English, the standard minimum entry requirements for all courses is proficiency at B2 on The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

School Leavers
Whether you have attended school in Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK or further afield, we have a programme to suit your needs. We have a wide range of suitable programmes with internationally recognised certification that will enhance both your career and further education possibilities.

International Students
DIFE welcomes applications from eligible international students. Help and advice is available for international students at every step of the application process and continues after enrolment onto your chosen programme.

Careers / Further progression

Progression & Career Options:
After completion of an appropriate degree programme, graduates may pursue a career in P.E. teaching. Alternatively, graduates can gain employment as Sports Coaches. Graduates may choose this course as a progression path to gain entry into a range of specialist related physical education and sports related degree programmes in a variety of universities and technological universities.

Level 7 and 8 Courses to which this course is linked:
Ulster University
Sport Studies (Pathway to PGCE in Physical Education), Sport and Exercise Sciences (Pathway to PGCE in Physical Education).

UCC
Sports Studies and Physical Education – 2nd Level PE Teaching

Liverpool Hope University, London
PE Teaching

MTU (Tralee)
Health and Leisure (Route to PE Teaching through PME in Physical Education in UL)

TUS (Athlone)
Physical Education Studies

IT Carlow
Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy, Physiology and Health Science.

IT Sligo
Recreation and Leisure

DKIT
Sports Exercise and Enterprise. Health and Physical Activity.

LYIT
Sport Exercise & Physical Education

St Mary’s University, Twickenham, London
PE Teaching

AIT, WIT
Sport and Recreation

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.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

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