Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This Advanced Certificate course is for those who have already successfully completed a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sport, Recreation & Exercise or equivalent. The programme involves practical and theoretical sport studies to prepare learners for a career in sport coaching, sport development and the leisure sector. In addition, it also prepares students for progression to various sports related degrees, as well as specific advanced progression opportunities (access into year two of degree programmes) which have been agreed with a number of third level colleges.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Sports Industry Practice
Exercise & Fitness
Sports Psychology
Sports Nutrition
Health Promotion
Business Management
Team Leadership
Work Experience
On Site Massage
Word Processing
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 |
| 6M5147 |
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
Advanced Certificate in Health, Fitness and Sports Performance graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Personal Trainer l Group Instruction l Sports Development Officer l Strength and Conditioning Coach│ Youth and Community Work l Sports Coach l Sports Retail l Sport Development l Professional Coaching l Performance Analysis l Coaching Officer l Lifestyle Coach |