Course description
Successful completion of this course will give employment opportunities in fitness and gym facilities and access to High Education and lead to certification by QQI at Level 5 or Level 6. In addition there is the opportunity to gain the industry recognised ITEC qualification in fitness instructing and/or ITEC certificate instructing strength & conditioning sessions and/or ITEC Personal Trainer Award. The course is timetabled over 2 and a half days a week – Monday, Tuesday and Friday morning.
Course outline: sport and recreation studies/sports industry practice
GAA coaching, soccer coaching, exercise and fitness, safety
and health at work/health promotion,communications, body massage and figure analysis
work experience and sports nutrition.
There is a €50 registration fee for all students plus a course fee of €250. In addition non medical card holders are required to pay a €200 DES contribution (this can be paid in 4 installments)
Distance Learning and Online Courses are offered in a number of different formats, these include correspondence courses (by post), online via computer or a combination of online and classroom instruction (blended learning).. 
Further Education and PLCs (Post Leaving Cert Courses) have become a popular alternative to the CAO system here in Ireland. PLC Courses are validated by QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) at levels 5 & 6 of the NFQ.. 
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) helps to keep skills and knowledge up to date and ensures the standard of registrations & qualifications are maintained.. 
Evening courses and part time learning options are a great way to enhance a CV, to socialise and make friends, as well as learn something completely new. There are an abundance of night courses and evening classes available.. 
Ireland has moved from a short-term emergency response approach to a medium-term approach to managing risk and repairing the damage that COVID-19 has inflicted on society. The priority guiding the plan will be to keep schools open, while keeping people safe and protecting communities and the economy.