Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course equips students with a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to progress to further training in several areas including the Health Sciences, Rehabilitation, Health Nutrition and Sports and Exercise Science in a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Technological Universities.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Physiotherapy Assistant Practice QQI 5N3770
Physiotherapy Assistant Theory 5N3771
Sports Anatomy & Physiology 5N4648
Customer Service 5N0792
Work Experience 5N1356
Exercise and Fitness 5N2668
Nutrition 5N2006
Body Massage & Figure Analysis 5N3465
Sport and Recreation Studies 5N2667
Optional Modules:
FAR First Aid Responder Course
IATI Patient Moving and Handling
ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Gym-Based Exercise
ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training Gym-Based Exercise
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 |
| 5M4468 |
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
Graduates may pursue employment in the following areas:
- Sports Clubs
- Leisure Centres
- Health Spas
- Hotels
- Salons
- Care Settings for various client groups