| 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 |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
| Certificate at UK Level 2
Comparing Qualifications in the UK and Ireland
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International Therapy Examination Council |
None |
| First Aid Response |
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PreHospital Emergency Care Council |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Monaghan Town |
| Course Content |
Expand+Course Overview
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 an...
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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 |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Course Fee |
QQI Exam Fee € 50.00
Administration Fee € 50.00
Capitation Fee €130.00
First Aid Responder €190.00
Coaching costs € 80.00
ITEC Fitness Instructing €150.00
VTCT (ITEC) Infection Prevention for Sport and Fitness Sessions € 22.00
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 |
Expand+You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, tran...
Hide-You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:
Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Areas of study to include:
Sport & Recreation Studies
Exercise & Fitness
Sports Anatomy & Physiology
Nutrition
Leisure Facility Administration
GAA Football Coaching
Soccer Coaching
Customer Service/Communications
Word Processing
Work Experience
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 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 |
| QQI FET Links to CAO Courses |
Web Page - Click Here |
| 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 Lifeguarding ...
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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
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Health Fitness and Sport Performance
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College Course Area Level
Tralee IT Coaching and Sports Performance 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 Lloyd Club
The Hillgrove Leisure Club.
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| Further Enquiries |
For more information on this course, please contact Elaine Reilly.
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 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |