Sport & Fitness

Course details

This part time Sport & Fitness course over 2 years is FREE to anyone in receipt of social welfare payments and to medical card holders and offers the chance to pursue a career in the sport & fitness industry.

The course is split into 2 groups Fitness and Sport with an emphasis placed on gaining a fitness qualification and various coaching awards respectively. There are also several theory based modules which require students to gain a deeper understanding of the various elements in the sport & fitness industry. These elements combined provide students with further education and workplace opportunities. If students successfully complete the 2 years they will also receive the FETAC level 5 award in sport and recreation.

Course modules

Sport Group

• Exercise & Fitness
• Nutrition
• Sport & Recreation Studies
• Communications

Fitness Group

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Leisure Facility Operations
• Work Experience
• Leisure Facility Administration
• ITEC Diploma in Gym Instruction

How do I get in?

This course is aimed at those in receipt of a social welfare payment. Prior interest or experience in sport or fitness is essential, a leaving certificate or equivalent qualification would be an advantage but is not essential.

Students will also be required to carry out a formal interview with the course co-ordinator.

What do I get out of it?

• QQI/FETAC level 5 award in Sport & Recreation studies – 5M5146.
• ITEC Diploma in Gym Instruction

Where can I go from here?

• Progression to further or third level education
• Progression to our advanced soccer career and development course
• Employment in the sport & fitness industry