Pre-University Science with Sports
This one-year course introduces students to the growing field of Sports Science, combining science, coaching, and sports anatomy. It prepares students for employment in the sports sector or progression to health and sports science degrees.
| 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
Entry Requirements
− Leaving Certificate
− Leaving Certificate Applied
− Mature applicants
− Equivalent qualifications
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates can apply for science degrees at TCD, UCD, DCU, TU Dublin, SETU Carlow, TUS Athlone, UCC, ATU, St. Angela’s College, and other colleges in Ireland or the UK. Examples include 21 places at Maynooth University, 30 at UCD Science, and 10 at Trinity. Progression routes also include PE Teaching via degrees at MTU, UL, or DCU. Alternatively, students may enter sciencerelated employment directly.
Higher Education Pathways
DCU: DC202 Sport Science and Health (Level 8, 4 Years)
TU Dublin Grangegorman: TU995 Sports and Leisure Management (Level 8, 4 Years)
Maynooth University: MH221 Sport Science and Health (Level 8, 4 Years)
Maynooth University: MH201 Science (Level 8, 3-4 Years)
DCU: DC205 Physical Education with Biology (Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC206 Physical Education with Maths (Level 8, 4 Years)
SETU Waterford: SE904 Sports Coaching and Performance (Level 8, 4 Years)
SETU Carlow: SE901 Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy (Level 8, 4 Years)
TU Dublin Blanchardstown: TU935 Sports Management and Coaching (Level 8, 4 Years)
Maynooth University: MH208 Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC121 Computer Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
NUIG: GY303 Biomedical Science (Level 8, 4 Years) GY301 Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Athlone: AL837 Sports Science with Exercise Physiology (Level 8, 4 Years)
SETU Waterford: SE906 Recreation and Sports Management (Level 8, 4 Years)
TU Dublin Tallaght: TU936 Sports Science and Health (Level 8, 4 Years)
UCD: DN425 Health and Performance Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
Further information
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for level 5 and level 6 courses in Dunboyne College of Further Education. For more information visit www.susi.ie
With the combination of modules, students can avail of the science award with some coaching modules and sports anatomy and then continue to higher education to study health or sports science.
Some classes will take place at Sports Campus Ireland and the National Aquatic Centre.
CERTIFICATION
Level 5 in Applied Science Laboratory Techniques 5M3807
Practical classes will be timetabled onsite at Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena and the National Gymnastics Training Centre at Sports Campus Ireland Campus.
The following modules will be offered subject to availability or demand and are subject to change
Mathematics
Communications
Biology
Work Experience
Laboratory Techniques
Chemistry
Word Processing
Sports Anatomy and Physiology
Exercise and Fitness
Physics
5M3807 - Laboratory Techniques
Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 FH01
Phone: (01) 8026577
Email: DunboyneCollege@LMETB.ie
www.dunboynecollege.ie