Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This innovative course is designed to immerse students in the diverse and interconnected world of sports, anatomy and nutrition. The coaching modules are tailored to elevate your understanding of the sport, covering strategy, skill development and effective coaching techniques. The exercise & fitness module focuses on deigning fitness programmes and exercise instruction, while nutrition provides insights into dietary requirements focusing on sports and fitness. This course provides a balanced foundation for success in this field.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Sport & Recreation Studies 5N2667
Exercise & Fitness 5N2668
Leisure Facility Administration 5N4666
Soccer Coaching 5N4887
Gaelic Football Coaching 5N5085
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356 or Personal & Professional
Development 5N2985
Deep/ Shallow Water Pool Lifeguard Skills 6N18421 /
5N18417
Nutrition 5N2006
Sports Anatomy & Physiology 5N4648
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M5146 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Sports Coaching | Health & Fitness Centres | Swimming Pools | Summer Camps | Sports Retail Outlets | Sports Development | Physical Education Teacher | Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer | Health Promotion Officer | Nutritionist | Leisure Management | Outdoor Education Officer | Sport Scientist