G.A.A. Coaching & Sports Performance

Course details

The aim of the course is to provide an academic qualification that combines coaching, player development, strength/conditioning. The syllabus will cover a broad range of theoretical and practical components designed to help students advance into higher education or to enter the workplace. A key component of the course will be a work placement module in a GAA setting.

The course has the support of the Cork County board.

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:

Hurling Coaching

Students will learn the skills of hurling coaching.

Gaelic Football Coaching

Students will learn the skills of Gaelic football coaching.

Sport and Recreation Studies

This provides students with an overview and understanding of the sport, leisure and recreation industry.

Exercise and Fitness

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

Sports Anatomy and Physiology

This subject area provides the learner with an understanding of the working of the human body in sporting contexts.

Nutrition

The purpose of this unit is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the nutritional composition of food and the effects of food and nutrition on an individual’s health and personal well-being.

Basketball Coaching

A practical based component on the skills of basketball coaching.

Occupational First Aid

Students will be trained to work as first aiders in the workplace.

Work Experience (Coaching)

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.

Strength and Conditioning

Kevin Murray (All-Ireland medal winner with Cork 1999and BA in Physical Fitness and Conditioning in Sport). Kevin instructs students in skill development in hurling and football, injury prevention, strength and conditioning.

SAQ Foundation, Level 1, Conditioning, Functional Development Certificates.

Associate Refereeing Course

GAA Coaching Awards

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

GAA Games Development Officers, GAA Coaches, GAA tutors, Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers, Sports Management in Community Sports Facilities and Leisure Centres.