Course details

Introduction

This course aims to provide learners with the practical skills and knowledge to assess how the body responds to sport and physical activity. Gain an insight into how the human body operates at rest and during exercise and assist people with physical activity and health changes.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate with 5 passes or Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent. For mature students applications may be considered based on a proven interest in sport science. Entry may be subject to interview and depends on satisfactory Garda Vetting.

Course Content

  • Exercise and Fitness
  • Physics
  • Health Promotion
  • Laboratory Skills
  • Biology
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Chemistry
  • Communications
  • Work Experience
  • Nutrition
  • Mathematics

Certification

5M3807 QQI Level 5 Laboratory Techniques

Course Structure

As part of their training, learners will complete studies on the major systems of the body, gain expertise in testing and analysing athletes, develop a greater understanding of how the human body reacts to exercise, complete laboratory based studies and apply concepts in practical sessions in a gym setting.

Career Options | Progression

Successful completion of a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Laboratory Techniques allows progression to a variety of sports science and related courses in Institutes of Technology/Universities. There are also excellent opportunities for students to advance to employment in a variety of sporting positions in physical activity, sport development, youth work and health promotion.

Evaluation

You will be assessed on the basis of:

  • Assignments
  • Project Work
  • Practical Skills Tests
  • Final Examinations
Updated on 08 November, 2015

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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