Sports, Recreation & Exercise - 5M5146

The aim of this progarmme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence in a range of sports, recreation and exercise activities to work independently and under supervision in a variety of sports related contexts and or to progress to higher education and training. This course is designed to equip students with a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to work under supervision and independently in the sports and recreation industry.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.
Interview
Mature applicants welcome
Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy here

Course Content

Sport & Recreation Studies 5N2667
Exercise & Fitness 5N2668
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Sports Anatomy & Physiology 5N4648
Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
Nutrition 5N2006
Adventure Activities 5N4646

Optional Modules

Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths (5N1833) as an extra module.

Erasmus+

Participants on this programme have the opportunity to apply for a three-week work experience placement abroad (Students must be over 18)

Progression to Higher Education

Click here for Progression Routes from Sport Recreation & Exercise 5M5146

ATU - Sligo

SG134 Bachelor of Business in Applied Sport with Business, Level 7
SG435 Bachelor of Business in Sport with Business , Level 8

Please note that all QQI Further Education graduates who hold a major Level 5 or Level 6 award are eligible to apply for any ATU Sligo programme through the CAO system.

TUS - Athlone

AL740 Bachelor of Science in Exercise & Health Science, Level 7

The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website. Click here for details of CAO QQI Requirements Lookup

Career Opportunities:

Graduates from this course may pursue employment in the following areas:

Sports Coaching
Health and Fitness Centres
Swimming Pools
Summer Camps
Sports Retail Outlets
Sports Development

Fees

There are no fees to study this course

Duration

This is a full-time one year course and runs from September to May.

For more Information

Please phone 07191 45480 or email [email protected]

Please Note

SligoCFE reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.