Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Yoga and stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) are becoming increasingly popular in the wellbeing and holistic sector, as they offer a range of physical and mental health benefits that can help individuals achieve greater balance, relaxation, and overall wellbeing. The physical and mental benefits of these activities have been widely documented, including reduced stress, improved fitness, and increased mental clarity. These activities can also have a positive impact on local economies, as they attract tourists and promote outdoor recreation.
This course will allow successful learners to be recognised for membership in Association of Registered Complementary Health Therapists of Ireland (ARCHTI).
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Specific Purpose Certificate Stand-up Paddle Boarding Instructional Skills (5N21805)
Delivering Yoga Teaching Sessions (iUSP155)
Programming Yoga Teaching Sessions (iUSP147)
Outdoor Leadership & Safety (5N4647) and Know How to Support Clients who take part in Exercise & Physical Activity (iUSP172)
Outdoor Recreation (5N5386) and Principles of Exercise, Fitness & Health (iUSP143)
Sports Anatomy & Physiology (5N4648) and Anatomy & Physiology for Exercise & Health (iUSP146)
Adventure Activities (5N4646)
Safety & Health at Work (5N1794) and Health, Safety & Welfare in a Fitness Environment (iUSP179)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Communications (5N0690)
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 |
| 5M5148 |
Certification
- ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Yoga Teaching
- QQI Level 5 Major Award Certificate in Outdoor Sport and Recreation (5M5148)
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:
Naturalist
Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalist's interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.
Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results and prefer action to talking and discussing.
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
This course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to become proficient in the instruction of yoga, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), and holistic outdoor activities. The course will include both theoretical and practical components, covering topics such as safety, equipment, technique, and communication. Students will also explore the mental and physical benefits of these activities, as well as their economic impact in Ireland.