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)
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 and offer a valid and valuable route into the workforce whilst also offering the option to continue with further study or proceed on to third level. 
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) helps to keep skills and knowledge up to date and ensures the standard of registrations and qualifications are maintained. CPD can also enhance career opportunities helping skilled workers to build credibility and confidence by continuing to achieve educationally..