Coaching & Physical Education 1

Course details

The Coaching & Physical Education course is designed to provide students with a range of skills perparing them for a career in coaching, teaching, fitness and sports related fields. The course is practically orientated and introduces students to a broad range of sports and fitness components. Students also have the opportunity to acquire coaching qualifications from the relevant coaching bodies. Students from the course have been very successful in recent years in progressing to further education, e.g. B.Ed in Sports Studies & Physical Education in UCC. A further insight into the course may be got from reading the student Testimonials and information about careers in the industry.

AWARD

• QQI Level 5-FETAC Level 5
• Sports, Recreation & Exercise
• 5M5146

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Leaving Certificate or equivalent. All applicants are interviewed and places are awarded on suitability.Experience in coaching is an advantage.

COURSE CONTENT

The following subjects may be offered:

Sport and Recreation Studies

This theoretical subject looks at the history and issues in sports.

Exercise and Fitness

This subject provides students with a foundation in resistance training, circuit training and exercise to music.

Sports Anatomy & Physiology

A theory based component on the anatomy and physiology of the body with a sporting emphasis.

Basketball Coaching

A practical based component on the skills of basketball coaching.

Gaelic Games Level 4

Students will learn the skills of Gaelic football coaching.

Nutrition

Soccer Level 4

Lifeguarding

Depending on swimming ability, students may achieve the RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). This is a worldwide-recognised lifesaving award, which is vital for student who see themselves travelling abroad in the future seeking employment during the summer months.

Work Experience

This provides students with experience in coaching in local schools.

Communications

This subject aims to strengthen the oral and written communication skills needed in the workplace.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Professional Sports Coaching/Instructor, Physical Education Coach/teacher, Gym Instructor, Swim Instructor/Lifeguard, Sports Co-ordinator, Sports Development Officer.