| Course Name |
Sport & Leisure Management |
| Course Provider |
Monaghan Institute |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Cavan & Monaghan ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M5146 LTS1 |
| 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+Leisure professionals play a vital role in the day-to-day health and wellbeing of the general population through their work in leisure facilities, gyms and sports clubs. Complete your studies in this dynamic and fast moving sector and gain a qualific...
Hide-Leisure professionals play a vital role in the day-to-day health and wellbeing of the general population through their work in leisure facilities, gyms and sports clubs. Complete your studies in this dynamic and fast moving sector and gain a qualification to work in an industry with real rewards and change people’s lives on a daily basis.
Is This Course Right For You?
This course aims to provide learners with the practical skills and knowledge to instruct people in the sports, coaching and leisure industry. The course has a large practical element, which will require students to actively coach and instruct others in various disciplines. This is an essential course for anyone looking to progress to a position within the leisure industry or for those currently working in fitness that want to advance their career.
What Will You Study?
As part of the training, learners will take a Certificate in Fitness Instructing and complete fitness testing, instruct exercise classes, prescribe exercise through the development of gym programmes, delve into nutrition and gain invaluable exposure to the leisure industry during work placement.
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| FET Code |
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise |
| Duration |
1 Year - Full Time |
| Comment |
Qualifications
5M5146 QQI Level 5 Sports, Recreation & Exercise
National Governing Body Awards
ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
FAR (First Aid Response) Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council |
| Course Fee |
Government Levy €200.00
QQI Exam Fee € 50.00
Booking Deposit € 50.00
Capitation Fee €130.00
Occupational First Aid / First responder €190.00 TBC
Coaching costs € 80.00
ITEC Dip in Fitness €300.00
There may be additional fee for specialist courses and MI college tracksuit
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| Financial Support |
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for a Further Education grant, which is means tested. For more information and advice contact your local Education and Training Board (ETB) or visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online.
Further Information
For more information, please contact Denise McKenna, VTOS Admin Officer on denisemckenna@monaghaninstitute.ie
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| Application Weblink |
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| Subjects Taught |
Areas of study to include:
Sport & Recreation Studies
Exercise & Fitness
Sports Anatomy & Physiology
Nutrition
Leisure Facility Administration
GAA Football Coaching
Soccer Coaching
Communications
Word Processing
Work Experience
Occupational First Aid
Additional:
ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
FAR (First Aid Response) |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent. For mature students applications may be considered based on a proven interest in sport. Entry may be subject to interview and depends on satisfactory Garda Vetting. Ability to swim is preferable. |
| 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
Sport and Leisure Management graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Leisure Attendant l Youth and Community Work l Gym Instruction l Lifeguardi...
Hide-Career Prospects
Sport and Leisure Management graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Leisure Attendant l Youth and Community Work l Gym Instruction l Lifeguarding l GAA Coaching l Soccer Coaching l Leisure Centre Management l Sports Retail l Sport Development l Professional Coaching l Strength and Conditioning Coach.
MI Progression
Advanced Certificate in Health Fitness and Sport Performance – Level 6
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
DIT Leisure Management 7
IT Carlow Sport & Exercise Science (SES) 8
UCC Sports Studies and Physical Education 8
DKIT Health and Physical Activity 8
GMIT Sport and Exercise Science 8
Employment Progression
Graduates progressed to work for the following companies:
Fitness Habit
Coral Leisure
The Peace Link
David Lloyds
The Hillgrove Leisure Club.
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| Further Enquiries |
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 |
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