Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Pre-University Sports Studies introduces learners to academic skills and methods to enhance their learning participation at third level. The course also incorporates research into suitable paths of progression for those wishing to continue their studies. Pre-University Sports Studies combines skills and knowledge from several National Governing Bodies – it provides a broad scope of study rather than a narrow focus and this allows students to gain learning experience in a wide range of subject matter. Pre-University Sports Studies is about giving students choice and flexibility while providing a variety of essential skills that will benefit their progression.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Sport and Recreation Studies
Sports Anatomy and Physiology
Nutrition
Exercise and Fitness
Sports Coaching
Leisure Facility Administration
Soccer Coaching
GAA Coaching
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
Progress to a degree where you can pursue a career in: Strength and Conditioning Coach | GAA Coach | Youth and Community Worker |FAI Coach | Leisure Centre Management | Performance Analysis | Gym Instructor | Sports Coach | Sports Development Officer.