| Course Name |
Health Fitness & Sport Performance |
| Course Provider |
Monaghan Institute |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Cavan & Monaghan ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
6M5147 LTS3 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Monaghan Town |
| Course Content |
Expand+Graduates of the Health, Fitness and Sports Performance programme have excellent opportunities in relation to career progression. Whether you want to advance to work in the sport and leisure industry, or progress to higher education; this programme p...
Hide-Graduates of the Health, Fitness and Sports Performance programme have excellent opportunities in relation to career progression. Whether you want to advance to work in the sport and leisure industry, or progress to higher education; this programme provides a springboard to do so, while gaining an insight into athlete development and methods to enhance sporting performance.
Is This Course Right For You?
This Advanced Certificate course is for those who have already successfully completed a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sport, Recreation & Exercise or equivalent. This programme involves practical and theoretical sport studies to prepare learners for a career in sport coaching, sport development and the leisure sector. In addition, it also prepares students for progression to various sports related degrees, as well as specific advanced progression opportunities (access into year two of degree programmes) which have been agreed with a number of third level colleges.
What Will You Study?
Throughout the year there will be opportunities to practise coaching skills, gain national coaching qualifications, examine nutrition, study health promotion and improve sporting opportunities in your local community, while enhancing career and further education opportunities. The On Site Massage module enables learners to perform massage on non-pathological tissue in the workplace and at sporting events.
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| FET Code |
6M5147 - Sports, Exercise & Fitness |
| Duration |
1 Year Full Time |
| Comment |
Qualifications
6M5147 QQI Level 6 Sports, Recreation & Exercise
National Governing Body Awards
ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training/ Certificate in Strength and Conditioning |
| Course Fee |
Government Levy €200.00
QQI Exam Fee € 80.00
Booking Deposit € 50.00
Capitation Fee €130.00
ITEC Dip in Personal Training (elective) €200.00
There may be additional fee for specialist courses and MI college tracksuit |
| Financial Support |
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded. |
| Application Date |
Applications should be submitted to the Institute by 31st May. All application forms will be date stamped on receipt. Late applications may be considered, where vacancies exist on courses. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Areas of study to include:
Sports Industry Practice
Exercise & Fitness
Sports Psychology
Sports Nutrition
Health Promotion
Business Management
Team Leadership
Work Experience
On Site Massage
Spreadsheet Methods
Additional:
ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training/Certificate in Strength and Conditioning |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses. |
| Assessment Method |
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Assignments
• Project Work
• Practical Skills Tests
• Final Examinations |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Prospects
Health, Fitness and Sports graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Personal Trainer
Group Instruction
Sports Development Officer
Strength a...
Hide-Career Prospects
Health, Fitness and Sports graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Personal Trainer
Group Instruction
Sports Development Officer
Strength and Conditioning Coach
and Community Work
Sports Coach
Sports Retail
Sport Development
Professional Coaching
Performance Analysis
Coaching Officer
Lifestyle Coach
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
UCC Sports Studies and Physical Education 8
UUJ Sport and Exercise Sciences 8
DIT Leisure Management (Advanced Entry to Second Year) 7
DKIT Sport, Exercise and Enterprise (Advanced Entry to Second Year) 7
UCC Arts (with Specialisms) 8
Employment Progression
Graduates progressed to work for the following companies:
The Peace Link
The Fitness Habit Ltd
Coral Leisure
Hillgrove Leisure Club
Personal Training.
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| Further Enquiries |
Email: elainereilly@monaghaninstitute.ie
Monaghan Institute Education Campus, Armagh Road, Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie
For more information on this course, please contact Elaine Reilly. |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |