Sport & Recreation
Course content/career opportunities
This is a one year full time course designed for students wishing to pursue a career in the sports/leisure/recreation/ nutrition industry. This course combines both practical and theoretical elements. Students who qualify in this area can pursue the following careers:
technology for follow on courses.
Entry requirements
A pass at Leaving certificate / leaving certificate applied(merit) or equivalent is required.
Course Duration
This is a full time one year course (September-May, Monday- Friday with usual school holidays).
Modules Included:
Certification
FETAC LEVEL 5 in Sports and Recreation 5M5146
Higher education
FETAC graduates are eligible to apply to Institutes of technology and Universities for follow on courses.
Additional information
This course is subject to approval by the Department of Education.
This course is limited to 24 places
All applicants are required to attend a suitability interview and successful applicants are required to complete Garda Vetting forms.
A fitness assessment may be required.
How to apply
Complete an application form and return it to the college with the booking fee of €20.00
Course content/career opportunities
This is a one year full time course designed for students wishing to pursue a career in the sports/leisure/recreation/ nutrition industry. This course combines both practical and theoretical elements. Students who qualify in this area can pursue the following careers:
- Gym /Fitness Instructor,
- Sports Retail Management,
- Personal Trainer,
- Sports Development Officer,
- Recreation and Leisure Management.
technology for follow on courses.
Entry requirements
A pass at Leaving certificate / leaving certificate applied(merit) or equivalent is required.
Course Duration
This is a full time one year course (September-May, Monday- Friday with usual school holidays).
Modules Included:
- Soccer Coaching
- Nutrition
- Applied Anatomy & Physiology
- G.A.A. Coaching
- Sport & recreation studies
- Exercise & fitness
- Kinesiology
- Occupational first-aid
- Communications
- Computer applications
- Information technology skills
- Work experience
Certification
FETAC LEVEL 5 in Sports and Recreation 5M5146
Higher education
FETAC graduates are eligible to apply to Institutes of technology and Universities for follow on courses.
Additional information
This course is subject to approval by the Department of Education.
This course is limited to 24 places
All applicants are required to attend a suitability interview and successful applicants are required to complete Garda Vetting forms.
A fitness assessment may be required.
How to apply
Complete an application form and return it to the college with the booking fee of €20.00
