Sports Coaching & Physical Education

Course Content

• Sports and Recreation Studies (5N2667)
• Exercise and Fitness (5N2668)
• Sports Anatomy & Physiology (5N4648)
• Leisure Facility Operations (5N4667)
• Personal Effectiveness (5N1390)
• Work Experience (5N1356)
• Nutrition (5N2006)
• Gaelic Football Coaching (5N5085)
• Hurling Coaching (5N5086)

Sports & Activities

• Hurling
• Gaelic Football
• Soccer
• PE Games
• Fundamental Movement Skills
• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Career Prospects

• PE Teaching
• Sports Scientist
• Sports Coach Leader
• Fitness Instructor
• Physical Trainer (Team Sports)
• Gym Instructor
• Leisure Attendant

Certification

• QQI – Level 5 Sport, Recreation & Exercise (5M5146)
• First Aid
• GAA Accreditation
• FAI Accreditation
• Active Leadership (Sport Ireland)
• Child Safeguarding (Sport)

Duration

One Year

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent.
• Successful completion of interview.

PE Teaching & Coaching

Students will gain practical experience leading PE sessions in school settings as part of their accreditation for this course.

Work Experience

Work experience placement in a related vocational area is an integral part of this course. Students must obtain one day per week work experience for the academic year. The day will be specified by the college.

Costs

Basic Fee: €100

Specific Course Charge: €50

Additional Costs: €235 (First Aid, GAA, FAI, Uniform)

Total: €385

Progression

• The full QQI Level 5 Certificate facilitates entry, on a competitive basis, to a range of third-level institutions nationwide. Further details are available from the relevant institutions.
• The full QQI Level 5 Certificate facilitates entry on a competitive basis to the Level 6 Sports Therapy and Injury Management course in WCFE. This course offers QQI Level 6 Sport and Recreation and ITEC Sports Therapy Qualifications.
• Specific progression links are available with SETU for this course. See: Progression Information here.