| Course Name |
Adapted Physical Activity - Kerry Campus |
| Course Provider |
MTU - Kerry Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
MTU - Munster Technological University |
| Course Code |
TL_SHAPA_B |
| Course Type |
Higher Education Direct Entry |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
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Major |
Munster Technological University |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Tralee |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Apply to the Admissions Office, MTU. |
| Qualification Letters |
BSc (Hons) |
| Duration |
1 year Add-on |
| Entry Requirements |
Holders of the Level 7 BSc in Health and Leisure (Adapted Physical Activity Stream), or an approved equivalent qualification, should apply to IT Tralee. |
| Mature Applicants |
The Institute welcomes applications from persons who will be 23 years of age and over on the 1st of January of the proposed year of entry and who wish to be admitted as a mature student. The Institute reserves a minimum of 5% of all places for mature applicants. |
| Application Date |
In March of each year, MTU welcomes applications for add-on degree and honours degree programmes, with a commencement date of the following September.
The application process is open for one month, from early March to the first week in April each year (this date changes slightly due to the Easter holidays, but it is always within the first week in April). |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Course Content |
Expand+What is in Adapted Physical Activity?
The Honours Degree programme - Adapted Physical Activity (APA) will equip students with specialist knowledge and experience in working with people with disabilities. They are equipped to work in a variety of se...
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The Honours Degree programme - Adapted Physical Activity (APA) will equip students with specialist knowledge and experience in working with people with disabilities. They are equipped to work in a variety of settings including health and leisure centres, sports camps, health promotion, mainstream and special needs schools, community centres, clinical settings, residential and day care services. Students will have experience working in groups and on a one to one basis with adults and children with sensory, physical, intellectual, multiple and severe disabilities.
Why study in Adapted Physical Activity at MTU?
The Health and Leisure Studies programme has continued to be innovative in the approach to teaching methods, community engagement, learning, accreditation, relevance and breadth of skills. Students can expect to become more confident in professional skills, life skills and in communicating the theoretical basis for concepts in health and leisure.
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| Subjects Taught |
Semester: 7
Aquatic Rehabilitation Introduction 5
Adult Learning and Facilitation Skills 5
APA: Policies,Structures and Provision 5
Adapted Adventure Education 5
Community Development Studies 5
Research Project 1 5
Semester: 8
Aquatic Rehabilitation 5
APA:Innovation and Professional Practice 5
Exercise Referral 5
Applied Therapeutic Relationship 5
Research Project 2 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+What are my career opportunities?
Graduates will have specialist knowledge in: communication and teaching methods; contraindications of various activities for specific disabilities; disability sports and adapting mainstream activities to suit indivi...
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Graduates will have specialist knowledge in: communication and teaching methods; contraindications of various activities for specific disabilities; disability sports and adapting mainstream activities to suit individual needs; assessment methods; individualised programming and planning; inclusive practices in group settings; training other professionals to assist in physical activity settings; aquatic rehabilitation; working and liaising with professionals of the multidisciplinary care team in the on-going care, support and rehabilitation of people with disabilities; policies and legislation in relation to disability and sport/recreation and event planning and promotion.
Progression
Postgraduate Masters or Doctorate Through Research.
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| Further Enquiries |
Head Of Department Health, Leisure - Kerry:
Ms. Fiona O Flynn
Email: Fiona.OFlynn@mtu.ie
Room(s): W209
Tel: +353 (0)66 7144168 Ext: 4168 |
| Course Web Page |
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