Course details
Introduction
This Advanced Certificate course involves practical and theoretical sport studies to prepare learners for a career in sport coaching, sport injury therapy, sport development and the leisure sector. In addition it prepares students for advanced progression to further studies.
Entry Requirements
Applicants for this Advanced Certificate course must have already successfully obtained a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports, Recreation & Exercise or equivalent. Entry may be subject to interview/assessment and depends on satisfactory Garda Vetting. Ability to swim is preferable.
Course Content
- Sports Industry Practice
- Exercise & Fitness
- Sports Psychology
- Sports Nutrition
- Health Promotion
- Business Management
- Leadership
- Work Experience
- On Site Massage
- Spreadsheet Methods
ADDITIONAL
ITEC Level 3 Award in Taping & Strapping for Sport & Active Leisure
ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Sport Massage Therapy
Certification
6M5147 QQI Level 6 Sports, Recreation & Exercise
National Governing Body Awards (e.g. GAA, FAI, Athletics Ireland)
Course Structure
Throughout the year there will be opportunities to practise coaching skills, gain national coaching qualifications, examine nutrition, improve sporting opportunities in your local community, study health promotion and treat sports injuries, while enhancing career and further education opportunities. The On Site Massage module enables learners to perform massage on non-pathological tissue in the work place and at sporting events. There will be additional costs for specialised courses, training and memberships.
Career Options | Progression
You will have excellent work opportunities in many areas of the leisure industry including; coaching, leisure facilities, recreation pursuits, health services and sports injury clinics. Holders of the QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Sports, Recreation & Exercise may also progress to further studies at Institutes of Technology/ Universities. Advanced entry links (2nd year entry onto specialised Sport courses) have been developed with Dundalk Institute of Technology.
Evaluation
You will be assessed on the basis of:
- Assignments
- Project Work
- Practical Skills Tests
- Final Examinations
Course Location
About Monaghan Inst of FE & Training
There are many routes to a job and career success. Increasingly, further education and training are required. Universities or Institutes of Technology don't suit the needs of all - for some 34,000 Leaving Certificate and mature students, a place on a pLC Course is the preferred option. Courses are open to a wide range of participants including school leavers, adults and second chance learners, social welfare recipients, graduates wishing to re-skill etc
Monaghan Institute offers a wide range of further education and training (FET) courses. Each course is specifically designed for employment - the balance between theoretical and practical study is decided with the job-market firmly in mind. Close links with local employers and the community ensure that the focus of FET course provision is reflective of local needs and current/future skills shortages. The work experience you complete as part of your training keeps both you and staff attuned to the realities of modern business/industry/commerce.
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