Course description
SPORT, RECREATION AND EXERCISE (5M5146)
This full time one year course will facilitate the student to explore the Sport Recreation and Exercise Industry. Students will re-skill/up-skill in areas such as coaching, fitness instruction, swimming and gain knowledge in sport related subject areas that provide them with knowledge base for future educational programmes or employment.
Practical classes including swimming and life guarding, Gaelic football coaching, soccer coaching, circuit training and exercise to music instruction as well as resistance training and fitness assessment instruction. Attendance and participation in practical classes is essential.
Maximum number of 25 students accepted on this course. Final selection subject to interview and Garda Vetting.
COURSE CONTENT
Sport and Recreation, Exercise and Fitness, Leisure Facility Administration, Soccer Coaching, Gaelic Football Coaching, Lifeguarding/Swimming and Water Safety, Communications, Work Experience, Occupational First Aid, Nutrition and Sports Anatomy and Physiology
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should be of Leaving Cert standard of equivalent with a strong interest in working within the Sports and Leisure Industry.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Sports Coaching
• Health and Fitness Centres
• Swimming Pools
• Summer Camps
• Sports Retail Outlets
• Sports Development
POSSIBLE PROGRESSION FROM THIS COURSE
Athlone Institute of Technology
AL663 Business (Sport and Recreation) L6
AL761 Hotel and Leisure Management L7
AL760 Spa and Wellness Management L7
Blanchardstown Institute of Technology
Sports Management and Coaching BN020 L7
Sports Management and Coaching BN111 L8
University College Cork
Sports Studies and Physical Education CK116 L8
Carlow Institute of Technology
Physiology and Health Science CW106 L6
Sport Science CW178 L8
Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy CW188 L8
Strength and Conditioning CW198 L8
Sport and Exercise (GAA) – Portfolio CW807 L7
Sport and Exercise (Rugby) – Portfolio CW817 L7
Sport and Exercise (Soccer) – Portfolio CW827 L7
Sports Management and Coaching CW858 (Options: GAA, Rugby, Soccer) – Portfolio L8
Limerick Institute of Technology
Sports Coaching and Development LC228 L6
Business with Sports Management LC295 L8
Sports Strength and Conditioning (Thurles) LC422 L8
Sports Strength and Conditioning (Thurles) LC423 L7
Letterkenny Institute of Technology
Sports Studies LY206 L6
Sports Coaching and Performance LY228 L8
Sligo Institute of Technology
Recreation and Leisure SG134 L7
Health Science and Physiology SG435 L7
Tralee Institute of Technology
Adventure Tourism Management TL721 L7
Health and Leisure TL771 L7
Health and Leisure with Massage TL772 L7
Adventure Tourism Management TL821 L8
Waterford Institute of Technology
Recreation and Sport Management WD019 L7
Health Promotion WD124 L8
Exercise and Health Studies WD125 L8
Sports Coaching and Performance WD186 L8
CERTIFICATION
On successful completion of the course, candidates who reach the required standard will receive the following awards:
• QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (5M5146)
• OFA Certification
• IWS – Pool Lifeguarding
• FAI- Kickstart 1 and 2
• GAA- Foundation level
• Code of Ethics
Applications are expecially welcome from Mature Students
GRANTS
Moate Business College students are eligible under the same conditions that apply to any third level institution for the government paid maintenance grant.
Apply to S.U.S.I on www.studentfinance.ie