This programme is orientated towards the requirements of the growing sports and leisure industry with particular emphasis on coaching and fitness. It provides theoretical modules for learners interested in pursuing a career in the ever-evolving sports sector. Learners on this programme also have the opportunity to coach is local primary schools.

Pre-University Sports Science introduces students to the broad and expanding area of Sport and Exercise Science. This challenging course provides students with the skills, knowledge and qualifications necessary to continue into higher education as well as lay the foundations for employment in the fitness and leisure industry.

It is important for prospective students to know that it is a theory-based course with some elements of practical, mainly preparing students for progression to university.

This is a one year course designed to prepare students for a career in the sports and leisure industry, or provide a pathway to further study. The course aims to encourage students to engage in a range of sports both practically and theoretically.

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.

The aim of this progarmme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence in a range of sports, recreation and exercise activities to work independently and under supervision in a variety of sports related contexts and or to progress to higher education and training.

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence in a range of sports, recreation and exercise activities to work independently and under supervision in a variety of sports related contexts and or to progress to higher education and training.

This is a broad Sports and Leisure course that will enable students to demonstrate and apply a range of skills and knowledge in a variety of Sports and Recreation contexts. Students will acquire the knowledge and practical skills required to assist in the running of a Sports and Leisure Facility. 

Students will be provided with a basic understanding of Recreation theory and health concepts in a variety of subject areas.

This course provides learners with knowledge and practical skills of the sports, fitness and science sectors to enable progression to higher education in these fields. Learners will engage in a range of both theory and skills based activities to gain the fundamental knowledge of these subject areas.

Courses which lead to a QQI Level 4 Major Award in Sport and Recreation run at a number of our NLN centres. These courses are designed to enable students to build careers as future coaches, leaders and administrators in the sports and leisure industry.

It provides individualised training focusing on the specific career and educational goals of each student. These courses have been specifically developed to assist participants in gaining employment in the sports and leisure industry, or progressing onto further training and education in this field.

This course will provide an initial look into the world of Fitness Instruction, Sports management and Sports Education. Learners will be prepared for work in Sports Complexes, Leisure Centres, Health Clubs and Fitness Training through an integrated syllabus involving the theoretical knowledge of physical fitness and exercise, practical participation, administration and management techniques and various coaching skills. Learners will have the opportunity to acquire a range of skills which will prepare them for a career in coaching, fitness instruction and sports related fields. Learners will also be placed in a working environment as well as going on trips to different facilities within the Leisure Industry.

There are opportunities for our sports students to travel abroad with our Erasmus programme.

This course is designed as a collaboration between QQI and FAI and also between Pearson Awarding Body (BTEC) and Liverpool Football Club.

The Pearson BTEC International Specialist Award in Liverpool Coaching Skills and Practice is designed to provide both male and female learners, knowledge and skills required to work in the sport industry as a football coach. It is for learners who wish to explore coaching “The Liverpool Way” and use theories and practices to plan, deliver and review their own coaching session.

Students on this course will gain pathways into higher education and the football and fitness industries, with coaching badges including FAI PDP1, PDP2 and PDP3 which will give the students employment opportunities as a football coach and referee in Ireland.

Looking to become a yoga teacher and complementary therapist while also broadening your skill set with holistic and therapeutic approaches? The Yoga Teaching including Wellbeing and Holistic Studies course is perfect for learners, who want to take advantage of the Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) – a part-time option that fits in with other commitments.

This course is designed to develop your knowledge, confidence and skills to progress and pursue a career as a yoga teacher and a complementary therapist. It will enable you to immerse yourself within the yoga practice while broadening your skill set with complementary and holistic therapeutic approaches and a firm grounding in anatomy and physiology.