Certificate in Sports Health and Fitness

Course details

This course is designed to prepare students for a career in the leisure or sports industry or, alternatively, to act as a route into third level education in the areas of sport, health and fitness.

Work Experience:

Students will spend two weeks working in Sports Centres, Leisure Centres, Health and Fitness Centres, Swimming Pools or other related areas.

Entry Requirements:

This course is aimed at students who have completed the Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, Leaving Certificate Vocational and mature students. An interest in sport and health-related fitness is essential. Final selection will be by interview. Applicants will be asked to produce a record of sporting achievements, including references, at this interview.

Certification:

There is continuous assessment throughou tthe year and examinations in May. At the end of the year successful candidates receive a FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Sport and Recreation (DSRXX). The qualification also includes a number of coaching awards from various Sports Governing Bodies (Volleyball Ireland, Football Association of Ireland, Basketball Ireland and the Gaelic Athletic Association).

Career Progression:

Students who successfully complete Year 1 may progress to Year 2 in which they will gain a FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Sports Development, Pool Lifeguarding (Irish WaterSafety) and coaching qualifications.

Students who successfully complete the course may commence employment in related areas. Alternatively students may decide to complete further awards in coaching to specialise in one or a number of sports. Successful students may also progress to further studies in the various Institutes of Technology around the country.

Modules

• Sport and Recreation Studies
• Exercise and Fitness
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Nutrition
• Occupational First Aid
• Volleyball Coaching
• GAA Coaching
• Soccer Coaching
• Basketball Coaching
• Internet
• Communications
• Work Experience