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 Physiotherapy Assistant, Level 5 Certificate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise or equivalent. This course is designed to support both academic advancement and immediate career entry. It prepares learners for progression to Further and Higher Education while also equipping those who wish to enter the workforce directly with the necessary skills.
The programme involves practical and theoretical sport studies and sports massage techniques to prepare learners for a career in sports coaching, personal training, physiotherapy, and sports therapy.
Qualifications Obtained:
- 6M5147 QQI Level 6 Sports, Recreation & Exercise
- National Governing Body Awards
- ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
- ITEC Level 4 Sports Massage
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Areas of study may include:
Sports Industry Practice
Team Leadership
Work Experience
Exercise & Fitness
Sports Psychology
Onsite Massage
Health Promotion
Sports Nutrition
Health Promotion
Personal Professional Development
Additional:
ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
ITEC Level 4 Sports Massage
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:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
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 such as:
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